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. https://t.co/r1RlNxDnrV
Today, @NorwayAmbOSCE met @Tsihanouskaya and the OSCE Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus hosted by @SwedeninATOSCE, supporting her tireless efforts for a democratic Belarus. We call upon the Belarusian regime to immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners.
Today, Norway and 40 other #OSCE participating States invoked the #MoscowMechanism to address torture and ill- treatment of Ukrainian POW’s by the Russian Federation. We call for answers and justice. #Accountability#WeStandWithUkraine🇺🇦
🇬🇧🇨🇦🇳🇴🇮🇸🇨🇭🇱🇮 and 🇪🇺 mark the 17 May International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia at today's @OSCE Permanent Council. #IDAHOT.
https://t.co/mrPXdm36MS
Norway is now officially a part of the international drone coalition led by 🇱🇻 and 🇬🇧
Togheter we are building a strong alliance to support Ukraine 🇺🇦
✍ The paperwork for making it official was done by Minister og Defence @toreosa in Brussel this morning
Happy Nordic Day! 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇩🇰🇮🇸🇳🇴
Every week, the Nordic Ambassadors gather for their #hygge lunch. Nordic cooperation remains strong within the OSCE – thank you, dear neighbours, for the close collaboration and friendship. #NordensDag#OSCE25FI
We commmend @tsikhanouskaya for her tireless efforts for a democratic #Belarus.
🇳🇴 Continues to call for the release of all political prisoners in Belarus. We are pleased to contribute to the Internatinal Fund for Political Prisoners in Belarus with 850 000€.
Insightful induction session this morning hosted by the #OSCE GoF #CAAC. Anne Schintgen and Romain Consiglio from #SGSRCAAC shed light on the need for global action and the role of the OSCE to protect children in armed conflict🌎
Important discussions at yesterday's #WHDC plenary on fundamental freedoms, moderated by🇳🇴! We stand committed to securing tolerance and freedom of religion and belief across the entire #OSCE region.
📸OSCE/Piotr Dziubak
Powerful side- event moderated by 🇳🇴 at #WHDC with @IlyaYashin and @AlsuKurmasheva: your voices matter! 🇳🇴continues to call for the release of political prisoners in 🇷🇺
A huge thank you to @jensstoltenberg for extraordinary service & leadership @NATO over this last decade - for having guided the Alliance through turbulent times & for leaving NATO in better shape than ever - ensuring the security of our countries and our people. @NorwayMFA
📢 The 2024 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, the largest annual #HumanRights conference in Europe, starts today!
🌐 Over the next 10 days, more than 1,500 participants from across the @OSCE region - representing governments, international organisations, civil society, media, academia, & more - will gather to address pressing issues like humanitarian challenges, democratic institutions, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, tolerance, non-discrimination, & gender equality.
🤝 Let's work together to uphold @OSCE human dimension commitments & build a more #just & #secure region.
Join the conversation! #WarsawHDC2024
#StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity
Today marks 4 years since the stolen elections in #Belarus ignited our peaceful uprising against dictatorship.
I urge you to show solidarity with everyone fighting for freedom, with those unjustly imprisoned & with their families.
Together, we will prevail.
#StandWithBelarus
Today, the delegation bids farewell to Military Adviser Arne Knapskog, who is retiring at the end of the month. Lt. Col. Knapskog has served in the Norwegian Armed Forces for over 40 years, as well as his country abroad in 🇦🇹 🇧🇦🇩🇪 🇦🇫. 🙏 for 4 great years - and best of luck!
🇰🇬Ministry of Defense in partnership with @OSCE, @USEmbassyKG, @GermanyDiplo & @SwissMFA began removing final 55 tonnes of toxic rocket fuel from Novopavlovka ensuring safety of 21,000 residents. Together for a safer future! 🌍
#security#samin#osce
"It's the dream we carry in secret
that something miraculous will happen"
At today's PC, @NorwayAmbOSCE said her goodbyes after 4 years as 🇳🇴's amb. to the OSCE. In her speech, she included the poem "It's the Dream" by 🇳🇴 poet Olav Hauge. 🙏 for 4 great years! 📸 M. Kroell/OSCE
Today, Norway 🇳🇴 alongside 37 pS, invoked the #ViennaMechanism to ask Belarus about the increasing number of political prisoners in the country. Several reports have documented severe violations of their human rights.
We urge Belarus to uphold their human rights obligations.
Youth is not just the future, they are the present✊🏼
Today, 🇳🇴 hosted a seminar on youth participation in politics and decision making at the #OSCE, highlighting 🇺🇦&🇳🇴 perspectives on youth and security.
@UKRinOSCE @OSCE24MT @oscepa@NorwayMFA
Disinformation is threatening our freedom. Media literacy is vital to strengthening our democracies and enhancing their resilience.
Great work by the @OSCE at the SHDM this week, particularly regarding the new @OSCE_RFoM guidelines.
Read more 👇
https://t.co/SE9Ip8l6Fj
Har du lyst til å jobbe ved den norske OSSE-delegasjonen i Wien?
Vi har en spennende stilling som blir ledig på sensommeren, og søker personer med interesse for sikkerhetspolitikk og multilateralt arbeid.
Les mer om stillingen her 👉 https://t.co/HMc1vCncTH
📷 OSCE/Crozier