Norges utviklingsminister/Norwegian Minister of International Development. Arbeiderpartiet/Labour party
Joined February 2009
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Good discussion with @MaropeneRamo on the international development agenda, and how we can leverage the inequality panel, a great initiative from South Africa’s G20 presidency. 🇿🇦🇳🇴 remain strong partners in a more challenging world
🇳🇴 greatly value the important work that Xavier Joubert and @save_children are doing for children in Palestine. We share a deep concern about the dire situation facing children across Palestine. Together, we must do more to protect and reach children in need and uphold #IHL
IDA is a key vehicle for reducing poverty and inequality. Good discussions with @paschald on sustaining the momentum on climate and gender equality @WorldBankGroup annual meeting
Since the start of the crisis in the Middle East,the @WorldBankGroup has made available 50-60 Bn dollars in crisis financing, allowing countries to cope with the high energy prices and mitigate the effects of the El Niňo on food security. Thank you for a great update @bjerde_anna
Norway and Japan cooperate closely through the multilateral development banks. Had a good exchange with @MOF_Japan VM Atsushi Mimura on our shared priorities, such as poverty reduction, Ukraine, climate, gender equality, renewable energy and private capital mobilisation.
Norway and Japan are close partners in a more uncertain world. Thank you to Vice Minister Akiko Ikuina and @MofaJapan_en for a valuable exchange on development cooperation, multilateralism and the rules-based international order
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Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown
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Norway strongly condemns the Houthi attacks targeting Saudi airports and other civilian infrastructure. Attacks against civilians and civilian facilities are unacceptable.
On International Safe Abortion Day, Norway stand with countries across Europe in defending the right to decide over one’s own body. Access to safe and legal abortion is a matter of freedom, health care and human rights, and is not up for negotiation. regjeringen.no/no/whats-new/…
I congratulate @LukeJLindberg on his appointment as the next Executive Director of @WFP. WFP plays an indispensable role in the global fight against hunger. Norway looks forward to continuing our strong partnership with WFP as food insecurity continues to grow
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Today, my heart is with Norway 🇳🇴.
Fifteen years ago, 77 lives were stolen in Oslo and on Utøya by far-right terror. Most were young people who believed in democracy and a better future.
We honour them by refusing to surrender to hatred and defending freedom every day.
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Norway stands in solidarity with Venezuela and all those affected by the devastating earthquakes.
Through our contributions to the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund and the Red Cross’ Disaster Response Emergency Fund we are supporting swift humanitarian action. These flexible mechanisms are among the most effective enablers of humanitarian response, working through organisations with presence and people on the ground in Venezuela.
Thank you to @UNDPPalestinian & the people of Gaza for organizing a virtual tour for @AsmundAukrust & @EspenBarthEide.
Your courage and resilience in the face of immense challenges are truly inspiring.
Norway is proud to support early recovery in #Gaza #Palestine
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Norway condemns the Russian attack in Novopetrivka that killed and injured deminers working with @NPAdisarm in Ukraine. Attacks on humanitarian mine action are completely unacceptable.
Great to meet @unicefchief, @BarhamSalihand and @PKraehenbuehl this morning to discuss the way forward for global aid. Humanitarian needs are rising fast worldwide, while funding has dropped significantly, forcing difficult prioritisation.
New UN figures on food security in #Sudan reflects the extremely dire situation. More than 800 000 children are at risk of severe acute malnutrition.
Norway calls for all parties to lay down their weapons and facilitate humanitarian access.
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Good to meet @UN_Women’s Sima Bahous today. Norway is a firm supporter of UN Women, politically and financially. As women’s rights face serious setbacks in many places, UN Women is a vital partner in pushing back and advancing equality.
Good exchange with Vice Minister Lu Kang of the IDCPC. Norway and China relations continue to develop positively. We discussed key global issues, including the Middle East and Ukraine.
Glad to meet with Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min in Beijing. Discussed our development priorities, UN reform, climate change and international law.
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Democracia sempre!
4ª Reunião de Alto Nível do Fórum em Defesa da Democracia, em Barcelona, na Espanha.
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