#LandMines kill and mutilate thousands of civilians every year, most of them children. Norway is a strong supporter of the @MineBanTreaty. We call upon the US to respect the ban on anti-personnel mines, and to continue to support survey and clearance of mines - FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/654TOiDk0B
The framework agreement between Sudan’s transitional government and SPLM-N (Agar) is a significant step towards peace in #Sudan. Important to reach similar agreements with other armed opposition groups by the Feb 14th deadline - FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/HC99dL9kdY
Respect for #HumanRights is essential for ensuring #peace. If elected to the UN #SecurityCouncil, Norway will work to safeguard international law, incl human rights. FM #EriksenSoreide at @tankesmien Agenda with @EspenBarthEide, @BrunoStagno, @JohnPeder https://t.co/NXfCITdDTi https://t.co/V22T9PFO9e
Statsminister @erna_solberg deltek på den årlege sikkerheitskonferansen i München @MunSecConf 14. og 15. februar. Det gjer også @BakkeJensen, @Forsvarsdep og #EriksenSoreide fra @Utenriksdept: https://t.co/X0gDvqoHb8 #MSC2020
The main principles underlying Norway’s engagement to achieve peace btw #Israel and #Palestine remain unchanged. - The only way to achieve lasting peace between Israel and Palestine is through a negotiated two-state solution, said FM Ine #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/LjGcXHqLTh
There is no “race for the Arctic” and no legal vacuum. On the contrary: An extensive national and international legal framework already applies to the region – FM #EriksenSoreide at #ArcticFrontiers in #Tromsø https://t.co/feiyEAeJik
To Norway the Arctic is not a remote place. 10% of our population lives here. Some of our most innovative industrial areas are located here. This year we will present a new white paper to Parliament, outlining our ambitions for a strong & innovative Arctic region- #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/jqIpD3icsV
My thoughts are with the people of Turkey, and with the victims of the devastating earthquake in #Elazig that caused the loss of life and many injuries - #EriksenSoreide.
Deeply concerned after attack on military camp in #Yemen, resulting in more than 100 casualties. Undermines de-escalation & peace-efforts of @OSE_Yemen Martin Griffiths’, which Norway supports. Only an inclusive political solution can resolve the conflict - FM #EriksenSoreide
RT @Utenriksdept: To norske barn og deres mor har fått bistand til retur fra Syria. De landet i Norge i natt. Bistand til hjemreise ble gitt på humanitært grunnlag fordi vi frykter sykdom hos det ene barnet. - #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/4cJu0L8QEO
Two Norwegian children and their mother have received assistance to return to Norway from Syria. The decision to provide assistance was taken on humanitarian grounds because of fears that one of the children is seriously ill. – FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/dXoZSBV7hm
A healthy #ocean is a #wealthy ocean 🌊🐠 #Norway and #Portugal are nations steeped in ocean history. Together we work for a #sustainable ocean economy through the @OceanPanel and the #UNOceanConference in #Lisbon in June - FM #EriksenSoreide #Norway4Oceans #ConsistentPartner https://t.co/L3U1HQ3TAg
The downing of the Ukrainian jet in #Iran is deeply tragic. Paramount that Iran’s admission is followed by a comprehensive and fully transparent investigation. We reiterate our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims - FM #EriksenSoreide
Sad to hear of the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said. We deeply appreciated his longstanding committment to promote peace and reconciliation in the region - FM #EriksenSoreide @MofaOman
RT @ReddBarna: Evakuer barna fra Moria! Du må ta initiativ til å finne en felles europeisk løsning #EriksenSoreide @Utenriksdept @adressa h…
Important step in #Sudan peace talks today as @SudanPMHamdok & SPLM-N Al-Hilu met in #SouthKordofan. 🇳🇴 increases hum support to Sudan to NOK 50 mill. & encourages all parties to ensure safe & unhindered humanitarian access to all people in need of assistance - FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/BaNcFYcaUC
#Norway strongly disapproves of the events on 5 January when the National Assembly of #Venezuela was to elect its leadership. The authorities must ensure that the legitimate and democratically elected national Assembly can carry out its constitutional mandate- FM #EriksenSoreide
Norway strongly condemns the attacks on the US embassy in #Baghdad and coalitions forces near #Kirkuk. It is the responsibility of the Iraqi government to ensure the protection and safety of diplomatic missions in #Iraq - FM #EriksenSoreide
Deeply concerned about the safety of the population in #Idlib #Syria, as violence has escalated over the last two weeks. I urge the parties to the conflict to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure - FM #EriksenSoreide @ICRC @UNOCHA @OCHA_Syria
I condemn the horrific terror attack in #Somalia. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. The people of Somalia needs peace and security - FM #EriksenSoreide