Norway stands in solidarity with political prisoners in Belarus. Deeply worried about Ales Bialiatski & others held in appalling conditions without access to health services, lawyers, or their family. They must all be released unconditionally. #politicalprisonersday

Since the talks in Norway in the early 90s led to the Oslo Accords, we have always tried to facilitate peace and development in the Middle East. In pursuing that same aim, we will now recognise Palestine as a state. 🇳🇴🇵🇸 DIRCO South Africa Zane Dangor ALVINBOTES DEPUTY MINISTER (#DIRCO) ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula

Norway’s recognition of #Palestine as a state today represents a milestone in Norwegian-Palestinian relations. ‘It was important to be able to present a formal document to Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa in person - FM Espen Barth Eide regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…

Yesterday, the Norwegian Embassy in South Africa Ambassador of Norway in SA hosted a webinar on the Norwegian Transparency Act, which ensures corporations operating not only in Norway but in other countries uphold human rights and decent working conditions

The Ambassador of Ukraine to South Africa ⁦Liubov Abravitova on the Ukraine Peace Summit. #sabcnews

100 peace mediators, decision-makers, experts, and parties to conflict from around the world are gathering at #OsloForum this week. This years’ theme is Mediation Against All Odds. Follow the opening here: regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/osl…

Norway’s decades-long work for Palestinian state-building, op-ed in today’s City Press 👇👇👇 news24.com/citypress/voic…

See my oped in City Press on how Norway has worked to support the Palestinian cause since the Oslo Accords in 1993. Freedom and security for all must be based on the two-state solution. Our recognition of the State of Palestine must be seen in this light🇳🇴🇿🇦🇵🇸Sophie Mokoena

I look forward to working with South Africa’s new FM Minister: International Relations and Cooperation on global challenges, including the AU’s Agenda 2063, G20 and the future of multilateralism, peace and security. 🇳🇴 & 🇿🇦 have a long history of cooperation, rooted in the days of the struggle against apartheid.

Northern lights. Over my cabin right now. Sjusjøen, Norway.

Sjusjøen, Norway, tonight. Spectacular northern light.

Nice to be back working with UN issues, after a few years away. UNICEF board meeting in NY this week. 😊

Great meeting MFA Norway and Norad colleagues at the annual partnership consultation to reflect, realign and recommit to our strong partnership. Our shared vision of a world where every child can thrive - free from poverty, inequality, and injustice is invaluable! #UNICEFThanks

Important and in depth discussions with our key partner for protection of children #UNICEF in our annual consultations. Thank you for always putting the child first. 🇳🇴 remains committed to our partnership UNICEF Norway MFA NorwayUN Norad Kitty van der Heijden

I am grateful to the political parties of the Norwegian Parliament Stortinget for their unanimous decision to increase support for Ukraine in 2025 from 1.4 to 3.2 billion USD. This united and resolute decision sends a powerful message to those who wage war against peace: the

Overwhelming support for the Norway-led resolution to request #ICJ for an advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations to ensure and facilitate humanitarian aid to Palestinians under occupation. #UNRWA

🇳🇴is committed to the United Nations Resident Coordinator system and has topped up the contribution to the Special Purpose Trust Fund with NOK 50M. The Resident Coordinators and their teams are central to achieving a sustainable future for all UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳 NorwayUN

Norway to increase support to Ukraine with additional USD 4.6 billion in 2025. Not a typo: billion with a ‘b’. #StandWithUkraine️

Norway is now significantly increasing its support to Ukraine. The parties in the Storting have agreed to increase allocations to Ukraine for 2025 by an additional NOK 50 billion. regjeringen.no/en/id3090689/

#TheNordics 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪, at the annual UNICEF Executive Board, reaffirmed strong support for UNICEF’s vital work for children globally. As the UN faces reform & resource constraints, we call for sharpened priorities, a focus on the most vulnerable, & full use of UNICEF’s mandate.