Karina Asbjørnsen

With our Nordic-Baltic neighbours, we strongly condemn Russia’s and Belarus’ disinformation campaign and threats against Latvia and other Allies. Such attempts to divert attention away from Russia’s war against Ukraine and intimidate NATO Allies will fail. vm.ee/en/news/nordic…

@suhasinih Glad to see that you are there! Hope you’re well!

Brilliant blue day in Oslo for Nordic India summit to begin soon at City Hall. Spoke to Norway FM Eide at the MFA..some pics.

Welcome to Norway, Prime Minister @narendramodi 🇳🇴🇮🇳 It marks a historic moment: the first visit by India's Prime Minister in over 40 years. I look forward to how Norway, the Nordics & India can strengthen cooperation on trade, green transition and our common global challenges.

Deeply concerned by the alarming rise in antisemitism and the targeting of Jewish communities globally. This is a threat to our democratic societies and must be confronted with clarity and resolve. Pleased to sign the SECCA statement on behalf of Norway 👇eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/…

Norway provides another NOK 2.8 billion through NATO’s #PURL initiative, bringing our total PURL support to over NOK 12.5 billion.. Together with allies, we help Ukraine get critical defence equipment fast. @MFA_Ukraine @DefenceU #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇳🇴 regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/f…

When power trumps principle, both small states and great powers suffer. Borderless challenges can only be contained through binding cooperation. OpEd signed @akravik79 project-syndicate.org/commentary/tra…

Hatten av for nok en fantastisk prestasjon av Bodø/Glimt i Champions League! 3-0 på hjemmebane mot portugisiske Sporting - det er en triumf. Et nordnorsk lag i verdensklasse!

Norwegian NASAMS systems helped us a lot. I will not share the exact number of NASAMS we have, but it is more than ten and we are still getting them. We have also received missiles for NASAMS made by Norway. However, even domestic Norwegian stocks weren’t enough. And then Norway worked with other countries at the political level to provide us with some additional missiles. This was very important. In parallel, we were working on joint production and IRIS-T systems. And then it was like a rising wave: when one country stepped up, other real allies, like Norway, followed. That was very good. This winter, Norway also helped us with gas which we needed after Russian attacks on our energy sector, including gas infrastructure. And the people of Norway support these decisions. All parties in Parliament support them as well. Thank you. All countries have their own internal politics, but the unity in the Norwegian Parliament on Ukraine is crucial and we appreciate it. All of these things, as well as the work on drones that we started and the fact that Norway is second-largest contributor to PURL, are deeply valued in Ukraine. From an interview with NRK News (1/2)

Together with 18 countries, Norway condemns in the strongest terms a series of recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank. regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/j…

In these times of geopolitical uncertainty, it is good to have Norway as part of our European family. I had an excellent exchange with the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. Norway is already an integral pillar of European security and defence, with 🇳🇴 companies participating in SAFE joint procurement. We will now work even more closely together as we step up our collective efforts on the Arctic and Arctic security.

We Nordic countries, Arctic States and NATO allies, are committed to security, stability and cooperation in the #Arctic. We support increased NATO presence and vigilance. We reaffirm that matters concerning Denmark and Greenland are for them to decide. regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/j…

I had a call with the Prime Minister of Norway, @jonasgahrstore. We discussed the diplomatic situation and bilateral cooperation. I am grateful for the advice and support – Norway, as always, is helping. I briefed the Prime Minister on the initial results of the advisers’ work in Geneva. Our delegation is now returning home, and I am expecting a full report this evening on the progress of the talks in Geneva and the principal emphases of our partners. Based on these reports, we will determine the next steps and the timing. We will continue coordinating with Europe and other partners around the world. We count on achieving the necessary results, and I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine.

Norway, together with our Nordic and Baltic partners, will fund a USD 500 million package of military equipment for Ukraine through the PURL initiative🇺🇦🤝 This was announced as the Nordic–Baltic defence ministers met in Helsinki today, underscoring Norway’s steadfast, long-term support for Ukraine’s defence of its sovereignty and for stability in Europe🇳🇴🇩🇰🇸🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇪🇪

🇳🇴🇪🇺Norway has implemented the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia. New measures hit the shadow fleet, banks, energy and aim to stop evasion while further weakening the military-industrial machine. The package entered into force in Norway yesterday. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Today, the Norwegian Government presented its proposed defence package for 2026 — NOK 180 billion, including NOK 70 billion in military support to Ukraine🇳🇴🇺🇦 This corresponds to 3.4 % of GDP — with ambition to reach 3.5 % for core defence, as part of NATO’s broader goal of 5 % by 2035.

Today on October 7 marks two years since the horrific terror attack in Israel. It left profound scars on the Israeli society. My thoughts are with all those affected by that painful day, and with everyone living with the deep trauma - @espenbartheide regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/utt…

The 🇪🇺EU + 🇬🇧UK + 🇳🇴NOR + 🇮🇸ICE + 🇨🇦CAN + 🇹🇷TR stepping up jointly will imply more: ✔️ peace through strength for 🇺🇦Ukraine ✔️security and stability in Europe and beyond ✔️defence and deterrence against the 🇷🇺aggressor #StandWithUkraine #EU #NATO #Likeminded #Unity

A #Noruega decide aumentar significativamente o seu apoio à #Ucrânia para 2025, com acordo de todos os partidos, em mais 4,3 mil milhões de euros do que inicialmente previsto, totalizando mais de 7,2 mil milhões de euros para este ano - regjeringen.no @nestrangeiro_pt

I spoke with Norwegian Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore. I thanked him for today’s unanimous decision by the Norwegian parliament @Stortinget to increase Norway’s aid to Ukraine this year from $3.2 billion to $7.7 billion. This is a timely and necessary decision that should serve as an example for all our partners. The funds will be partly directed towards weapons production in Ukraine and strengthening our energy security. Thus, Ukraine’s negotiating positions on the path to a just and lasting peace will become even stronger. I am grateful to Norway for demonstrating responsibility and readiness to increase its contribution to peace and stability in Europe.

𝐔𝐦𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐜̧𝐚̃𝐨 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 🇳🇴❤️ Marit Lund deu as boas-vindas à nova reforço, Rakel Engesvik! 🦅 #SLBenficaFem