In times of conflict, women are often hit the hardest. They bear the brunt of violence, suffer the most when they are forced to flee and face disastrous economic consequences. A gender perspective must always be applied. Across all conflicts, everywhere. #InternationalWomensDay

Fruitful visit to Aqaba this week!

Constructive meetings with HE Nayef H Al-fayez , Aqaba Development Corporation & close partners UNDP Jordan 🇯🇴, SaharaForestProject

Important discussions on development in Aqaba, including tourism, economic dynamics, climat-friendly agriculture & the regional situation.

Today, Norway transfers $26 million to UNRWA, the UN Agency that supports Palestinian refugees.

UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Its services are critical for millions of people in extreme need. regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…

Today is the Sámi People’s Day! This is a day for celebrating and honouring the rich Sámi culture, language and history.
 
#DYK Half of the world’s #Sámi population live in Norway.
 
Lihkku beivviin!

Guest essay in The New York Times by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the halt in funding of UNRWA: 'the people of Gaza and Palestinian refugees across the Middle East should not pay the price for the transgressions of individuals'.
Read essay▶️ nytimes.com/2024/02/03/opi…

While I share the concern over the very serious allegations against some UNRWA staff, Norway has decided to continue its funding.

UNRWA is a lifeline for millions of people in deep distress in Gaza as well as in the wider region. My statement: regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/sta…

The situation in Gaza is catastrophic, and UNRWA is the most important humanitarian organization there. Norway continues our support for the Palestinian people through UNRWA. International support for Palestine is needed now more than ever

Important decision from CIJ_ICJ today. The court’s decision must be respected. It is urgent that humanitarian assistance and essential services is provided to Gaza.

🇳🇴's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in the #UNSC on the situation in the Middle East:
✅immediate hum ceasefire
✅respect for #IHL
✅step up of humanitarian efforts
✅getting back on the political track towards a two-state solution
Statement▶️ norway.no/en/missions/un…

Grateful to meet UNRWA منظمة أطباء بلا حدود UN Humanitarian #NORWAC personnel working in #Gaza .

While risking your own safety, you save lives & heal.

Urgent need for:
• A lasting ceasefire.
• Protection of civilians & civilian infrastructure.
• Access to humanitarian & commercial supplies.

Pleased to see the close dialogue between Norway and Jordan, reaffirming our common interests in the region.

Honored to welcome Deputy-FM Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik to Jordan. Grateful for the strong bilateral relations- and friendship between 🇯🇴 and 🇳🇴. Important discussions and shared concern regarding the situation in the region, with focus on the humanitarian situation in #Gaza وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين الأردنية

FM Espen Barth Eide :

The situation in #Gaza is catastrophic. The medical needs are enormous.

I am glad to learn that the Norwegian medical team from NORWAC has been able to enter Gaza to provide health care and relief. I wish them success in their life-saving work.

A humanitarian ceasefire in #Gaza is needed immediately.

Today’s adoption by the Security Council on a resolution is an important call for safe and unhindered, humanitarian access.

The suffering in Gaza must stop. Hostages must be released.

-FM Espen Barth Eide

Food and Agriculture Organization in cooperation with and presence of the Ministry of Agriculture in 🇯🇴, under the project funded by Norway in Jordan and Iraq, signed today a contract to construct 6⃣fish farms in Northern Shouna to enhance #foodsecurity & highlight circular economy model in #agriculture .

Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Jordan's Ayman Al Safadi at today's high-level meeting on Gaza in Oslo.

Pleased to see the close dialogue between Norway and Jordan, reaffirming our excellent bilateral relations and common interests.

FM Espen Barth Eide discussing #Gaza war's regional impact with FM Ayman Safadi

🇳🇴 values 🇯🇴 efforts for peace & the #2StateSolution , share concerns about regional spillover from the Gaza war

Discussed importance of strengthening PA for West Bank stability & Palestinian unity

FM Espen Barth Eide hosting high-level meeting on #Gaza

Participants share a deep concern about the people of Gaza

There is an urgent need to stop the war and bring an end to the enormous suffering in Gaza
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Foreign ministers from Middle East, Nordic region, Benelux countries in Oslo today for high-level meeting on Gaza

FM Espen Barth Eide: I look forward to bringing these countries together for an open and frank discussion about the war in #Gaza .

➡️ regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/for…