FM #EriksenSoreide: Today we celebrate the centenary of Icelandic independence and sovereignty! Iceland and Norway have strong historical and cultural ties and are close partners in foreign policy 🇮🇸 🇳🇴. #fullveldi1918 @MFAIceland @IcelandinOslo @hingolfsson https://t.co/momJqJ4JJ4

FM #EriksenSoreide: Norway appreciates our good & constructive dialogue to secure citizens rights. An orderly #Brexit important for all #EEA states. Good discussions w/ @Jeremy_Hunt @SteveBarclay @AlanDuncanMP in #London #defense #security #MidEast https://t.co/47a95J5qsB

FM #EriksenSoreide: We must work to facilitate partnerships betw #humanitarian organisations & business sector to secure financing of innovation in humanitarian work. #Norway a strong supporter #HumInnovation #ConsistentPartner #CommonFuture https://t.co/d0Hf3m0IDP

FM #EriksenSoreide @ #GVAfganistan2018: Norway will remain strong development partner, as long as Afghanistan follows up its reform commitments. Women crucial for peace & development. Support an inclusive peaceful solution to the conflict and it’s implementation @NorwayInGeneva https://t.co/5OtFikU8em

FM #EriksenSoreide: @UNMigration plays a crucial role in securing safe, orderly, regular and responsible migration. #Norway increases support to #IOM by 15 mill NOK, to support its important strategic work. #SDG https://t.co/tTb31lBFh3

FM #EriksenSoreide in #Afganistan last week: Humanitarian situation is grave. Norway adds aprx $5,6 M to hum contribution for 2018, total $ 24 M. Norway fulfilling on its promise to contribute total $81 M yearly. #GVAfganistan2018 #ConsistenPartner #CommonFuture https://t.co/CwDOiAyYn3

FM #EriksenSoreide & DG Amano today on #JCPOA #DPRK #Nuclearsafety #NuclearSecurity @NorwayMFA full confidence and strong supporter of @iaeaorg @Straalevernet. A big thank you to @CTBTO for interesting tour of Datacenter #NORSAR https://t.co/qquu38GfgM

Today 🇳🇴FM #EriksenSoreide guest of honor at Norwegian – Austrian presentation of joint study on new directions for #WesternBalkans infrastructure investments @EU2018AT @NorwayEU https://t.co/ZEN1PgUl2C

Russia's use of force against Ukrainian vessels is unacceptable and we call on Russia to release the vessels and their crews. Vessels must be given unimpeded access to Ukrainian ports on the Sea of Azov – FM #EriksenSoreide

FM #EriksenSoreide: Important that the EU summit approved the #Brexit agreement. This is an important first step towards an orderly #British exit from the @EU. This is also in #Norway’s interest. Approval from the UK parliament & the EU parliament next steps.

FM #EriksenSoreide: I strongly condemn the suicide attack in #Kabul today killing dozens of religious leaders & other civilians. My deepest condolences to the victims, their families & the government of #Afghanistan.

FM#EriksenSoreide: Excellent discussion w/ good friend and partner @FedericaMog in #EU capital Brussels on a wide range of areas: #MiddleEast #Afghanistan #Balkans #NorwayEUcooperation https://t.co/q6UGAPGZS2

#EU #EEA states have a common interest in preserving the integrity of the #singlemarket Future relationship w/ #UK must also respect this. FM #EriksenSoreide Soreide @ EEACouncil https://t.co/BEjDjMqsyS

FM #EriksenSoreide: Norway a long-term & stable partner for peace & development in #Afghanistan. We have mase significant contributions to #education #health #women. Prospects for a political solution better than before @UNwomen @UNDP @NorwayinAfgh https://t.co/mKnz3oHjMR

FM #EriksenSoreide: grateful for the cooperation w/ IOM & #Afghanistan Gov on addressing challenges of #migration. Norway just signed agreement to contribute w/NOK 20 M to IOMs program for undocumented afghan returnees from Pakistan and Iran https://t.co/EAiRcKdqyb

More than 80% of the world’s population lives in countries where there are restrictions on freedom of religion or belief. This is why #Norway is stepping up its efforts to safeguard this basic human right. Read article by FM #EriksenSoreide: https://t.co/vWopqYV2XN https://t.co/THoUYPn8Wo

Fruitful discussions with USG @Lacroix_UN in Oslo today, on current challenges in @UNPeacekeeping. Norway supports #UNSG @antonioguterres initiative to ensure UN operations remain effective instruments for maintaining international peace & security – FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/kAnTQMdNsq

Deeply concerned by escalation of violence in & around #Gaza. #Norway works with the @UN and #Egypt to restore calm. The massive rocket fire from Gaza is unacceptable & must stop. Restraint must be shown by all & civilians protected - FM #EriksenSoreide

Excellent meeting with my Georgian colleague @DZalkaliani in Oslo today. Very pleased to confirm plans to open Norwegian embassy in #Georgia next year. Important step to further strengthen bilateral relations 🇳🇴🇬🇪 – FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/1wP1LE5wBH

Norway is deeply concerned by President Sirisena’s decision to dissolve the #SriLanka parliament days before it was due to be reconvened. Norway calls on all parties to respect democratic institutions & continue to exercise restraint- FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/C6vmIOK0CF