Norway voted in favour of UN resolution on an international investigation of Israel’s boarding

In a statement dated 31 May, the UN Security Council condemns the acts that led to the loss of civilian lives when Israeli naval forces boarded the convoy carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The statement underscores the need for a prompt, impartial and credible investigation of the incident.

Norway has transferred NOK 240 million to the Palestinian Authority (PA), in accordance with its pledge made at the Paris Conference in December 2007. The funds have been provided to support implementation of the Palestinian Reform and Development Plan (PRDP). The support will enable the PA to maintain the services available to the Palestinian population in the areas of education, health and sa...

“Norway deplores Israel’s plans to increase building activity in East Jerusalem,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

On Thursday 8th October 2009 the Representative Office of Norway, on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed a three-year agreement with UNIFEM regarding the Programme “Socially Responsible Development Planning: Healthy Food through Women-run School Canteens”, Phase II. This came after a Pilot Project (Phase I) was successfully implemented last year in close cooperation and ...