Substantial discussions with Secretary of State @SecPompeo in Washington D.C. today. Current foreign and security policy issues on the agenda, incl. the INF Treaty, Afghanistan and Syria - FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/Xpmykg2Vcj

RT @NorwayUN: #Migration poses a major challenge to countries worldwide. For this reason, we need a common basis for political efforts to deal with migration more effectively. The Global Compact on Migration was adopted today. ✅ 152 voted in favor ⛔️ 5 voted against ✖️ 12 abstained https://t.co/YzhuF7sev9

The scale of the Rohingya refugee crisis in #Bangladesh has created a vulnerable situation for refugees,population & environment around camps. Norway grants 49 mill.NOK to UN to provide safe access to fuel & energy & prevent deforestation -#EriksenSoreide https://t.co/B6kPZ0GO3e

Very good meeting with UNFPA director @atayeshe in New York. @UNFPA plays a key role in humanitarian response, not least in combatting sexual and gender-based violence. Norway and the #UN close hum. partners in the important fight to end #SGBV - FM EriksenSoreide https://t.co/VDXVjmLnwK

Excellent meeting with #UNSG @AntonioGuterres. The protection of #HRDefenders on top of the agenda, as we mark 20 years since the UN Declaration was adopted. Norway plays a leading role in member states’ efforts to follow up, in close cooperation with the @UN - FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/c1WqV0Xy35

Today FM #EriksenSoreide addressed the @UN General Assembly on the urgency of protecting human rights defenders. As we mark the 20 year anniversary of the Declaration on #HRDefenders, the UN and UN member states still need to step up efforts to ensure their full protection🌎 https://t.co/laCN91peLh

FM #EriksenSoreide: Norway continues to prioritize #hum response in line with new hum strategy. In 2018 disbursed approx. 650 mill USD in humanitarian response to the worst and most under-financed crises. #NorwayHumStrategy @StatssekHagen @LeniStenseth https://t.co/X0cUg2DS38

FM #EriksenSoreide: positive outcome from consultations on #Yemen in #Sweden. Cease-fire in #Hodeidah a precondition for humanitarian deliveries to those in need. Impressive efforts by @OSE_Yemen, both delegations, @SweMFA. The @UN process towards peace & stability must continue

#EriksenSoreide: #UNSC res 2449 crucial to ensure victims of conflict in #Syria continue to receive lifesaving #humanitarian assistance from neighbouring countries. Commend @SwedenUN @KuwaitMissionUN for facilitating. Parties to conflict must allow unhindered humanitarian access

Today the #ArmsTreaty reaches 100 States parties. Every woman, man, girl & boy has the right to live in peace and safety. The #ArmsTreaty can help reduce human suffering. #100ReasonsWhy

#Norway announces 230 mill NOK in core support to @UNOCHA for 2019-2021. Predictable and flexible humanitarian financing is a key priority in #NorwayHumStrategy. #CoordinationSavesLives! @StatssekHagen @UNReliefChief @LeniStenseth

RT @UNFPAasia: “Norway is a small country. We can’t do without partnerships. That’s why for me, #SDG17 - Partnerships for the @GlobalGoalsUN - is the most important.” @nikolaiastrup, Norway’s Minister of International Development, a staunch @UNFPA partner, @PMNCH Forum, Delhi. #2018PMNCHLive https://t.co/r34mxIXK75

RT @nikolaiastrup: At the #2018PMNCHlive in #Delhi to promote women’s and girls’ right to shape their own futures by choosing when or whether to marry, and when or whether to have children! #Norway is ready to fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights through partnerships like @PMNCH! https://t.co/ZLGqYEaQc2

RT @HansBrattskar: Working together for #MineClearance & a #LandmineFree2025! Norway’s presidency of @MineBanTreaty aims to help speed up…

RT @nrkamsvaag: Norwegian Minister of Dev Coop Nikolai Astrup meeting PM Narendra Modi at the start of Partner Forum 2018, a global conference to promote Maternal, Newborn and Child #Health @nikolaiastrup https://t.co/6eNNVXeGnB

RT @nikolaiastrup: Good bilateral meeting with president @IssoufouMhm of Niger🇳🇪🇳🇴 We share the understanding of education as vital for development. Norway invites Niger to become a partner country and we will continue the technical and financial cooperation in order to reach the SDGs by 2030! https://t.co/Sm4uCBdaTI

Every day, sexual violence is used as a weapon of war. These violations of #humanrights and international humanitarian law must be stopped. The Government is seeking to combat sexual violence. Discussing the topic with @DenisMukwege made a deep impression – FM #EriksenSoreide. https://t.co/fZyNqqOPPq

RT @norway_uae: Norway’s Minister for Int Development @nikolaiastrup met UAE Assistant Minister Al Shamsi on shared commitment to global health and education agenda. #SDG. @NorwayMFA @UAEAid https://t.co/YEPQgBRK7P

RT @nikolaiastrup: Celebrating 18 years of investments in immunisation at #GaviMTR in Abu Dhabi today. 700 million children immunised since 2000, preventing 10 million deaths! Norway is a #consistentpartner! @gavi https://t.co/P8NQiUDaMy

FM #EriksenSoreide: As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Decl. of Human Rights we should remember those whose human rights are violated. We must also thank those who stand at the front-line in defending the rights of others. #UDHR70 #StandUp4HumanRights https://t.co/d1wQgG2CDp