Norway won't exit landmine treaty, foreign minister says

Norway minister says ‘not quitting’ landmine treaty day after Finland announced to ditch it

Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to the global ban on anti-personnel landmines, standing apart from other European nations bordering Russia that have opted to withdraw. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stressed the importance of maintaining the ban to uphold international norms and prevent future use.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said on Wednesday that Norway would not withdraw from the international Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Infantry Mines like Finland and expressed regret over Helsinki's decision.

Norway won't exit landmine treaty, foreign minister says

Nato member Norway will not withdraw from the global convention banning anti-personnel landmines as all the other European countries bordering Russia have done, the country's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

According to the head of Norwegian diplomacy, it is important not to transgress the taboo regarding weapons that continue to injure and kill long after the conflict has ended.

Norway does not plan to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, as Finland wants to do - the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not plan to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention and criticizes Finland for its intention to do so. Norway has a modern system defense, so don't worry about change.

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