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Week 17

Statement at the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings

Speech/statement | 17/04/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein's statement at the Development Committee, the Joint Ministerial Committee of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank and the IMF. The meeting was held virtually.
News alert about: Development cooperation

IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to focus on coronavirus pandemic

Press release | 17/04/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein is taking part in the meeting of the Development Committee (the Joint Ministerial Committee of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank and the IMF) on Friday 17 April. Meetings of the Development Committee are held twice a year. Mr Ulstein is one of 25 Governors representing World Bank members at the meeting, which this time is being held virtually.
News alert about: Development cooperation

Norway increases defence spending to strengthen its capability and readiness

Press release | 17/04/2020 | Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister
Today the Norwegian government presented the new Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces. A continued increase in defence spending will strengthen the readiness and endurance of the Norwegian Armed Forces and reduce operational gaps.
News alert about: Defence

Norway seeking increased international cooperation to deal with the coronavirus crisis

Press release | 16/04/2020 | Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Widespread international cooperation is of vital importance in the efforts to alleviate the impacts of the coronavirus crisis. The Government is now considering a Norwegian contribution to the IMF’s Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust as well as increased funding to lending schemes for low-income countries.
News alert about: Development cooperation and The economy

Norwegian aid to developing countries hits record high

Press release | 16/04/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway gave a record NOK 37.8 billion in aid to developing countries in 2019, slightly more than 1 per cent of the gross national income (GNI).
News alert about: Development cooperation

PMs statement at press conference for children

Speech/statement | 15/04/2020 | Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Erna Solbergs statemens at the norwegian governments second press conference for children about the coronavirus, april 15th 2020.
News alert about: Education and Families and children