Government of Norway

09/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2024 07:50

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in the Middle East

News story | Date: 20/09/2024| Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Middle East is on the brink. I extend my heartfelt sympathy with civilians in Lebanon and across the region who now live in fear. I call on all parties to show maximum restraint. To revert to diplomacy. To de-escalate. To find political solutions.