Norway is glad to have voted in support of granting Palestine full membership status in the UN.

The adoption of this resolution shows the increasing international support for the Palestinian people’s demand for a state of their own.

-Espen Barth Eide

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«An important milestone towards a two-state solution» Espen Barth Eide on today’s historic decision in the United Nations GA
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Event Tip - tonight in NY:

Meet authors Vigdis Hjorth and astrid h roemer !

Consul General Heidi Olufsen

#NorwegianLit #DutchLit

Dutch Literature Letterenfonds Anette S. Garpestad

Can’t wait to see more #Norwegian books translated & made available to #US readers. Wonderful event w author Vigdis Hjorth. Here's to the power of literature in fostering connections between Norway and the US! #Norwegian Literature #CulturalExchange Thanks NORLA Norwegian Literature Abroad!

Today, on May 8th, we celebrate #Norway ’s Liberation and Veterans Day, a time to honor & remember the sacrifices made for our freedom, a freedom we cannot take for granted. Heartfelt ceremony at Sjømannskirken w Defense Attaché and families of Norwegian war sailors. #8mai

A free and independent press is one of the most important institutions in a democratic society.

#WPFD2024 #WorldPressFreedomDay

🇳🇴 welcomes President Biden's signing of today's foreign aid bill, $60.8 billion of which will provide crucial assistance to 🇺🇦. #StandWithUkraine

Norway’s relationship to the US is stronger than ever. Excellent meeting with Under Secretary for Political Affairs, John Bass, in which we agreed to continue to work closely to address global challenges. Thank you! 🇺🇸🇳🇴

Today marks 75 years since the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty, a special moment in history. On April 4th 1949, allies pledged mutual defense, stating an attack on one is an attack on all.

NATO remains steadfast in its commitment to transatlantic peace and freedom.
#NATO

Historical days in Brussels as all #Nordic countries take part in the formal #NATO meetings as allies.

'With Sweden as a member, the whole of the Nordic region is united in NATO,' says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide

#wearenato #NATO

Historical meeting to prepare for the NATO summit in July and celebrate #1NATO75years .  
Norway is thrilled to have all nordic neighbours and friends with us for the preparations.  
Gives us new opportunities for copoperation in the North #WeAreNATO

Collaboration between Equinor Wind US & ⁦NYS Building Trades⁩ showcases the strength of partnerships & skilled union workforce that will construct the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. A blueprint for renewable energy projects that benefit workers & communities. empirewind.com/2024/03/27/emp…

Great exhibition at NY Public Library of contemporary art in «The Awe of the #Arctic : A Visual History» w artists Mette Tronvoll & Marte Lill Somby among others. Norwegian Arts Abroad City of New York NYC Cultural Affairs

#Norway will spend at least 2% of GDP on defence in 2024.

#StrongerTogether #1NATO75years
Anita Nergaard NATO

Very inspiring & productive meeting w #Nordic Council of Ministers Karen Ellemann on joint Nordic efforts in advancing #gender #equality . #CSW

#seafood Norges sjømatråd

Appreciate good dialogue btw Norway & Rebecca Tepper
MA Energy Environment on common ambitions in offshore wind. Commend #Massachusetts for its legislative leadership last 10 years, & New England multi-state solicitation, another “first” for US. Great opportunities for Norwegian supply chain.

Welcome to #NATO Sweden 🇺🇦!

It was an honour receiving 🇳🇴PM Jonas Gahr Støre in Warsaw today for important talks with 🇵🇱PM Donald Tusk. Further strengthening the 🇳🇴🇵🇱 partnership, the two PMs discussed important issues including security challenges, energy transition and unwavering support to Ukraine.

Norway condemns the sentencing of renowned Human Rights Defender & Memorial co-chair Oleg Orlov to 2,5 years in prison for exercising his right to freedom of expression.

Russia must release Orlov and all political prisoners and stop the systemic repression against civil society.