Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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1. Press release14 Oct 2026

   Norway gives about NOK 150 million to UN emergency fund for twelve forgotten crises

   • The UN emergency fund CERF is now giving out about NOK 1.5 billion to twelve crises that have received too little money. Norway pays ten percent, about NOK 150 million.
   • The money goes to Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cuba, Mali, Niger, Palestine, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen.
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2. Press release14 Oct 2026

   World Bank sets up Syria fund at Syrian request – Norway contributes about NOK 90 million

   • The World Bank is creating a new fund for Syria. Syria's transitional authorities asked for it. Several donors pay into the same fund. Norway gives about NOK 90 million.
   • The money will help rebuild the country, including health care and energy.
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3. Press release14 Oct 2026

   Norway commits NOK 110 million to World Bank anti-corruption work in low-income countries

   • Norway and the World Bank signed two agreements in Bangkok on 14 October 2026. They are worth NOK 110 million and run from 2026 to 2029. The amount may grow later.
   • The goal is to help poor countries manage public money better and fight corruption. This should lead to better public services.
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4. Travel advice14 Oct 2026

   Mauritius: Ongoing demonstrations and unrest cause road blockades, otherwise most trips are trouble-free

   • The travel information was updated on 14 October 2026: there are demonstrations and unrest in Mauritius. They have led to road blockades and closed roads. Follow local advice and stay away from demonstrations and unrest.
   • Entry: Norwegians do not need a visa and can stay up to 90 days. You need a passport valid after you leave, a return ticket, enough money (a valid bank card is enough) and confirmed accommodation. If anything is missing, you will be refused entry.
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5. Travel advice14 Oct 2026

   Norway advises against non-essential travel to Kuwait, warning of an unpredictable security situation and strict local laws

   • The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says you should not travel to Kuwait unless it is strictly necessary. The situation in the region is tense and can change fast. The information was updated on 14.10.2026.
   • The airport is open but may handle fewer flights than usual. Flights can change quickly. Avoid military bases and sites, follow the news and listen to reliable local sources.
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6. Travel advice14 Oct 2026

   UAE travel advice: tense regional security, simple entry rules and strict local laws

   • The situation in the Gulf and Middle East is tense and can change quickly. Stay away from military bases and sites. Do not take photos or film security sites or military activity. This can lead to harsh punishments.
   • Norwegians do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days within 180 days. Your passport must be valid for at least six more months. Only Norwegian passports, diplomatic passports and service passports are accepted. Emergency and provisional passports are not.
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7. Travel advice14 Oct 2026

   Qatar: tense regional security situation and strict local laws for Norwegian travellers (updated 14 October 2026)

   • The situation in the Gulf and Middle East is tense and unpredictable. Israel and Iran have carried out attacks, and things can change quickly. Avoid military bases and follow local authorities' advice.
   • Do not film or photograph security sites or military activity. Sharing such images online can bring severe punishment. Drones are banned without permission. Journalists need permission from Qatar News Agency before arriving.
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8. Travel advice13 Oct 2026

   Norway advises against all travel to Myanmar: civil-war-like conflict, limited consular help and strict local laws

   • The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says no one should travel to Myanmar. Large parts of the country are at war, and things can get more dangerous quickly. The information was last updated 13.10.2026.
   • The army under General Min Aung Hlaing took power in a coup in February 2021. Since then, several thousand civilians have been killed. The election around the turn of 2025/26 was not free or fair. In April 2026 a government led by Min Aung Hlaing was formed, mostly made up of former military officers.
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9. News article13 Oct 2026

   Aukrust visits Tokyo to learn from Japan's use of aid to unlock private investment

   • Development Minister Åsmund Aukrust was in Tokyo on 12–13 October. He wanted to learn how Japan uses aid to get private companies to invest in poorer countries, build lasting partnerships and grow business.
   • The visit is part of work on a new white paper on development policy (project Vendepunkt). More and better jobs will be central. One topic was how the state can take on some of the risk so private firms dare to invest in developing countries.
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10. Statement12 Oct 2026

    29 countries condemn Iranian violent attacks and back UK attribution for RAF Fairford incident

    • Foreign ministers of 29 countries strongly condemn Iran. They include Norway, the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. They say Iran has used murder plots, arson, sabotage and cyber-attacks against them and their partners.
    • They back the UK, which says Iran was behind the 27 September incident at RAF Fairford. The UK says Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) uses hidden networks and proxies (people acting for it) to carry out hostile acts abroad.
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