Espen Barth Eide

Norway plans to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, citing international law breaches.

Statement On Situation Between Hezbollah And Israel

Gaza ceasefire talks are at a 'critical moment' as questions remain for second phase

Rutte praises Türkiye’s defense as NATO braces for US troop cuts in Europe

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated President Trump's frustration with NATO allies over their Iran response must be addressed, as European officials seek clarity on shifting U.S. troop deployments ahead of a critical NATO summit in Turkey.

Angela Merkel declines EU mediator role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks citing lack of political power.

Nicușor Dan to host Bucharest Format 9 and Nordic Summit. Guests include Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Mark Rutte and other leaders

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated renewable energy and tourism projects in Oromia while Ethiopia deepened diplomatic ties with multiple nations and advanced its African Union leadership role in artificial intelligence and digital health during mid-April 2026.

The EU hosted rival Palestinian peace conferences in Brussels, backing the Palestinian Authority with financial support and diplomatic engagement, contrasting sharply with Trump's sidelined approach to Middle East negotiations.

An international coalition of over 40 diplomats rejected military intervention against Iran, instead pursuing diplomatic pressure to address the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to Norway's foreign minister.

Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine

Norway provides NOK 470 million in humanitarian and long-term aid

NATO meeting reflects European concerns over predictability of U.S. policy

Trump announced deploying an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing a prior Pentagon cancellation of 4,000 troops, with NATO foreign ministers welcoming the decision as strengthening European security amid broader US military repositioning concerns.

Norway's Foreign Minister urges India to diversify partnerships and reduce Russian oil dependency while condemning international law violations by Russia, the U.S., and Israel, emphasizing Norway's commitment to renewable energy cooperation.

Norway's foreign minister hopes the US will pressure Israel to release Palestinian Authority tax revenues.

Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Nguyen addressed UN Security Council discussions on Middle East tensions from April 28-30, opposing military attacks on sovereign nations, condemning hostile actions against UN personnel, and reaffirming Vietnam's support for Palestinian self-determination and statehood within pre-1967 borders.

The UN General Assembly voted 107-12 to support Ukraine's territorial integrity on the invasion's fourth anniversary, affirming international borders while condemning intensifying Russian attacks, though the nonbinding resolution faced diplomatic tensions over peace negotiations.

Germany hosted a Sudan aid conference in Berlin that successfully secured 1.3 billion euros in pledged international donations, addressing the humanitarian crisis stemming from Sudan's ongoing conflict and displacement crisis.

Norway police investigate blast at US Embassy in Oslo, considering terror motive.

Norway announced plans to ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, citing international law violations and asserting the settlements undermine peace prospects and contribute to displacement and violence.

The EU and member states summoned Russian envoys after Moscow threatened strikes on Kyiv and urged foreigners to leave.

NATO–Ukraine Council discusses Russian attacks on energy sector and Oreshnik strike

NATO European members sought urgent clarity from U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on Trump's contradictory troop decisions, including reversing a withdrawal to deploy 5,000 troops to Poland, as uncertainty over commitment threatened an upcoming Ankara summit.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated that India-EFTA and EU trade agreements will reduce India's economic over-dependence on specific nations, while Norway and India strengthen rules-based international order amid regional conflicts affecting seafaring economies.

Polish President and NATO secretary general arrive in Bucharest ahead of B9 Summit.

The UN Security Council discusses the Palestinian issue amid rising tensions and calls for peace efforts.

Europe hosted dual Gaza summits as the U.S. Board of Peace stalls, with the EU securing commitments for Palestinian aid and reconstruction while diplomatically countering Trump's alternative governance framework through the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution.

Norway's development minister maintains his country's foreign aid at one percent of national income, contrasting sharply with other European nations' cuts, motivated by surviving a 2011 terror attack that killed 69 people.