Honoured to be a keynote speaker at the annual Canadian Intelligence Conference, this year with a special emphasis on the Arctic. Always useful to exchange as close allies and friends 🇳🇴🇨🇦 #CANIC

New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence:

The Government is proposing a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years. All services of the Norwegian Armed Forces will be strengthened.

Read more:

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The 🇳🇴 Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending to strengthen all services of the Norwegian Armed Forces, with more personell and new capabilities. #WeAreNATO

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Happy anniversary NATO! As founding members Norway and Canada have benefitted from the collective security of the Alliance for 75 years.

Bigger, stronger and more united than ever, NATO remains the cornerstone of our defence and security cooperation.

#1NATO75years

A great first day of discussions in Norway on the importance of #international #research collaborations to address pressing issues such as the impacts of #climatechange in the #Arctic and #renewableenergy transition. Many fruitful 🇨🇦🇳🇴 partnerships to pursue.

I welcome the decisions by the European Commission, Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs & Foreign Policy CAN to continue their funding to UNRWA.

The situation is desperate. UNRWA is the lifeline for Gazans & crucial for Palestine refugees across the Middle East.

The UN has addressed accusations in a timely manner.

Statement by Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, on UNRWA:

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In times of conflict, women are often hit the hardest. They bear the brunt of violence, suffer the most when they are forced to flee and face disastrous economic consequences. A gender perspective must always be applied. Across all conflicts, everywhere. #InternationalWomensDay

Neighbours, Nordics and now NATO allies. Welcome aboard, Sweden in Canada! Here with my 🇸🇪 colleague Signe Burgstaller

Welcome to #NATO , #Sweden ! Your historic membership strengthens the whole Alliance 💪

Looking forward to working even more closely with colleges Sweden at NATO 🤝

In Toronto for #NordicMiningDay and #PDAC with 🇳🇴’s State Secretary for Trade and Industry Mr. Tore Sandvik. Highligthed that the Nordic countries have the resources and materials needed for decarbonization and #greentransition , and that we are ready for business.

The #Nordics offer responsible solutions to the increasing demand for critical raw materials. We know it takes partnerships, financing & predictable framework conditions

Well spent Saturday, trying curling for the very first time 🥌. Great and friendly match between 🇳🇴 & 🇨🇦 with colleagues from Global Affairs Canada . #FancyCurlingPants .

Today marks 2 years since Russia's full-scale invasion of #Ukraine

#Russia must stop its illegal war⚖️

Norway continues to stand by the people of Ukraine. Your determination to defend your freedom and our common values has impressed the whole world.

Slava Ukraini!
🇺🇦🤝🇳🇴

On the last day of the Nordic ambassadors visit to #Churchill , we had the opportunity to enjoy some of the amazing Arctic scenery & local highlights with a tour of the Prince of Wales Fort and a dog sledding tour, all bundled up against the -30C temperature!

A great privilege to visit Canada’s North and Churchill for the first time together with my Nordic collegues. Talks with the Port of Churchill and Churchill Marine Observatory has given new perspectives on potential & challenges for the region #Nordic #Arctic Norway in Canada

After a successful start, Sámi choreographer Elle Sofe Sara's 'VÁSTÁDUS EANA - The answer is land' continues its Canadian tour in Vancouver this weekend before ending in style with five shows across Ontario.
More information at ellesofe.com.

📸: Lars Opstad

Today, 5 Arctic nation ambassadors 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇮🇸🇩🇰🇫🇮 visited 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters in Winnipeg. It was a pleasure to exchange with our #NATO allies and partners about how we can collectively preserve the safety and stability in the Arctic region. #RCAF #StrongerTogether

A good meeting with Premier Wab Kinew & the Nordics in #Winnipeg Highlighting priorities for the way forward emphasizing inclusive economic & social development #Nordic #StrongerTogether Norway in Canada

Visit to impressive Canadian Museum for Human Rights Canadian Museum for Human Rights in #Winnipeg today. Strong & poweful stories from 🇨🇦 & the 🌎 as well as inspiring messages of hope #HumanRightsMatter Norway in Canada