Norway concerned over renewed clashes between Sudan and South Sudan

News & Events // 2012/04/12 //

“We are concerned by new reports of serious military clashes in the border areas between Sudan and South Sudan. It is vital that the two states respect each other’s sovereignty,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway congratulates the world’s newest state

News & Events // 2011/07/09 //

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said, “We congratulate South Sudan on becoming the world’s newest state. Norway has been an active player in the peace process in Sudan, and we will continue our engagement with both South Sudan and Sudan.”

Norway recognises the Republic of South Sudan

News & Events // 2011/07/09 //

The Government of Norway formally recognises the Republic of South Suday as a sovereign and independent state.

Hilde Frafjord Johnson new UN representative in South Sudan

News & Events // 2011/07/08 //

“I am delighted that the UN Secretary-General has appointed Hilde Frafjord Johnson as his new special representative for South Sudan. Norway has actively promoted this important appointment,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norwegian fjords.
Photo: C H / Innovation Norway.

Visit Norway // Last updated: 2011/07/04 //

Along parts of the coastline, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness and form the world-famous Norwegian fjords.

Northern lights over the Ersfjord in Tromsø.
Photo: Bjørn Jørgensen / Innovation Norway .

Visit Norway // Last updated: 22.08.2009 //

The North Cape in Finnmark is one of many good places in Northern Norway to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis.

Norway concerned over renewed clashes between Sudan and South Sudan

Norway congratulates the world’s newest state

Norway recognises the Republic of South Sudan

Hilde Frafjord Johnson new UN representative in South Sudan

Fjords and mountains

Let there be northern lights

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba

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