Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide (Labour Party)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for Norwegian foreign policy, the promotion of Norway’s interests internationally and the foreign service, which includes embassies, permanent missions and delegations, and consulates general.
Appointed:
16/10/2023
Born:
1964
Latest speeches and statements
- Joint statement on one year of war in Sudan
- Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on possible attacks against Israel
- Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on UNRWA
- The World needs to stand by UNRWA
- Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Situation in the Middle East
Espen Barth Eide became Minister of Foreign Affairs on 16 October 2023. From 14. October 2021 he was Minister of Climate and Environment. He is elected to the Norwegian Parliament as a representative from Oslo. Previously, he was Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence in Jens Stoltenberg's Second Government.