Anne Kari H. Ovind

Norway’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea🇳🇴🇰🇷.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

I’m alarmed by the news of a drone falling on a populated area in Romania during reckless Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Norway stands in full solidarity with #Romania and condemns #Russia’s dangerous and escalatory actions. We support enhanced protection of NATO’s Eastern flank.

[Anita Nergaard @NorwayAmbNATO]

Great #NATO ambassadors’ visit to the Republic of Korea. Close cooperation with likeminded & capable partners is key in a contested world. We will advance our cooperation in areas such as defence industry, tech & innovation, critical supply chains and space.
@AnneKOvind

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

Following Israel’s massive bombing campaign, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon is at breaking point. In the space of 24 hours, 300 people were killed and over 1,000
wounded. Norway is now increasing its humanitarian aid to Lebanon. Read more: https://t.co/BcTfhXAS8b

[Anne Kari H. Ovind @AnneKOvind]

Happy to share in this interview how we approach AI in the Nordic countries and why we are focusing on Human AI cooperation during 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴🇸🇪 Innovation Days taking place in 🇰🇷 21-23 April.

[The Korea Times @koreatimescokr]

As AI rapidly reshapes economies and societies, Nordic countries like Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are positioning themselves not only as innovation leaders, but also as proponents of a distinctly human-centered approach to AI.

https://t.co/Me8EN3hyRg

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

I welcome the temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States. This gives diplomacy a chance, at a moment when the world stood on the brink of a dangerous escalation.

I commend Pakistan, working with Türkiye & Egypt, for their tireless efforts for dialogue.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Disappointed that #WTOMC14 failed to permanently ban customs duties on e-commerce. To ensure stability, Norway & 22 WTO members commit to a plurilateral deal: No customs duties among ourselves. We count on a multilateral solution to land shortly in Geneva. https://t.co/Q9Qd5yuRJ1

[Christiane Amanpour @amanpour]

“I really want this war to stop. I really think it’s time to find a diplomatic solution,” says Norway’s Foreign Minister @EspenBarthEide, arguing “the current situation has moved into a stalemate that is just making the world more dangerous for everyone.”

[Norwegian Ministry of Defence @Forsvarsdep]

🇳🇴🇰🇷Norway has today signed a contract with South Korean company Hanwha for the delivery of land-based long-range precision fires🤝

The contract was signed in Oslo and marks a major step in strengthening Norway’s defence capabilities and the Army’s operational power.

‘This is a strategically important investment that will significantly enhance our defence capability and give the Norwegian Army substantially greater striking power,’ said Minister of Defence @toreosa

[Jonas Gahr Støre @jonasgahrstore]

Why the Arctic is important for allied security. Read @alexstubb and my opinion piece in the Financial Times (new link).

https://t.co/6F8di7g44l

[SMK @Statsmin_kontor]

Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. https://t.co/YSNj2tGwi7

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

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

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Maduro’s regime lacks democratic legitimacy.
Still, international law is universal and binding on all states. The US operation in Venezuela is not in accordance with international law. I call for a peaceful transition to democratic governance in Venezuela. https://t.co/GrecsR3yIn

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Great to meet my colleague @FMChoHyun in Seoul for substantive talks on strengthening our close ties amid geopolitical tensions.
🇳🇴🤝🇰🇷

South Korea and Norway see eye to eye on most key issues, including multilateralism, security, trade, and the importance of international law.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Today, I visited the Joint Security Area at the DMZ between North and South Korea.

Standing at the border of a conflict that has been frozen since 1953, I’m reminded about a key lesson for Ukraine: that the way a war ends shapes the post-war era for generations to come.

[Norwegian Ministry of Defence @Forsvarsdep]

🇳🇴🇬🇧Norway and the United Kingdom today signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement 🤝

The agreement provides for closer integration between Norwegian and British forces, cooperation on frigates, and joint drone projects in the High North.

British forces will assume a larger role in Norway’s defence, with increased presence and more training of British Royal Marines in this country. Consideration will also be given to the pre-positioning of British equipment and ammunition in Norway.

'By maintaining a greater presence in Norway, the British Royal Marines will become more closely integrated into Norway’s defence, and they will be able to come swiftly to our aid should a crisis or wartime situation arise,' said Minister of Defence @toreosa - – who signed the agreement while visiting his counterpart @JohnHealey_MP in London today.

The agreement is named after the Scottish headquarters of the Norwegian resistance during the Second World War – Lunna House in the Shetland Isles – the agreement builds on 75 years of UK-Norway defence cooperation – both founding NATO members.

Photos: @DefenceHQ / Norwegian MoD

[Norwegian Ministry of Defence @Forsvarsdep]

Honouring shared history and strengthening defence ties🇳🇴🇰🇷

Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa today hosted the Republic of Korea’s Minister of National Defense, Ahn Gyu-back, in Oslo🤝

The ministers laid a wreath at the veterans’ monument at Akershus Fortress, commemorating the more than 600 Norwegian personnel who served during the Korean War.

The bilateral talks focused on regional security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, as well as deepening defence cooperation — including ongoing industrial ties such as Norway’s use of K9 artillery and the construction of KNM Maud in South Korea.

‘The Republic of Korea is an important partner in the Indo-Pacific region, both bilaterally and through NATO’s partnership agreement,’ said Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik.

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

The Nordics and 🇳🇿 strongly condemn Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.

We are united in our desire for a just and lasting peace.

Joint statement:
https://t.co/FWIG6ujZ71

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Good to welcome my dear friend, 🇺🇦 FM @andrii_sybiha to Oslo.
Russian airstrikes keep killing civilians in Ukraine.

Norway’s response to Russia's aggression remains firm. Today we announced $150 million to help secure electricity and heating for Ukrainians ahead of winter.

[Jonas Gahr Støre @jonasgahrstore]

Today’s Gaza summit in Sharm el Sheikh shows how the world now joins forces, not only to end a catastrophic war, but to lay the foundations for lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. I commend @potus, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye for their efforts. 🇳🇴 stands ready to contribute.

[NorwayUN @NorwayUN]

30 years ago today: the closing of the Beijing Conference on Women.
Beijing was a breakthrough for advancing women's rights. In one week we will commemorate these achievements at #UNGA80
PM of 🇳🇴Gro Harlem Brundtland's landmark closing address in Beijing:
https://t.co/jYnOE4ywfC