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Norway assumes key leadership tasks in UN Security Council

As a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will chair the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Sanctions Committee,  the Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. Norway will

Norway’s comprehensive climate action plan

Norway is committed to achieving its emission reduction target under the Paris Agreement. Today, the Government is presenting a white paper describing its action plan for transformation of Norwegian society as a whole by 2030. The plan shows how

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s session of the Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Reid Ivar Bjorland Dahl as acting state secretary to Minister of Children and Family Kjell Ingolf Ropstad, from 8 January to 30 June 2021.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Erlend Jordal resigns as political adviser to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru, as of 18 January 2021.

National measures from January 2021

Key recommendations and advice that currently apply. Check your local municipal website for local rules.

Diplomatic relations

The Oslo Diplomatic List Coronavirus information for Diplomatic Missions Digital briefing for the diplomatic corps on the 18th of May 2020 Diplomat in Norway. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information

Information for Norwegian citizens about travel and the coronavirus

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is maintaining its global advice against all non-essential travel to all countries. This advice currently applies until 1 March 2021. Exceptions have been made for countries and regions in the Nordic region and in the

The Foreign Minister's Statement on the situation in Washington DC

The situation in #WashingtonDC is deeply disturbing and alarming, and an unacceptable attack on democracy. President Trump has a particular responsibility to ensure that the situation comes under control. The Congress must be able to fulfill its

Statement on the GCC Summit

'Norway welcomes the news from the GCC Summit about prospects of ending the dispute between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt.The reopening of land, air, sea borders between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is a very positive step. We look

Challenges of maintaining peace and security in fragile contexts

Statement by Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide in the UN Security Council debate on Challenges of maintaining peace and security in fragile contexts.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide 6 January

Statement on mass arrests in Hong Kong

'Norway is deeply concerned about the situation in Hong Kong following the mass arrests of pro-democracy politicians and activists. An independent judiciary, respect for human rights and freedoms guaranteed under Hong Kong’s Basic Law is essential

The inauguration of a new parliament in Venezuela

On 5 January 2021, a new national assembly was sworn into office in Venezuela. The inauguration was controversial because a major part of the opposition boycotted the parliamentary elections on 6 December 2020, in reference to them not fulfilling

Reports and letters

2020 Management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) in the light of the coronavirus pandemic - letter from Norges Bank to the Ministry of Finance (21.12.2020) The benchmark index for equities – emerging equity markets – letter from Norges

Digital entry registration from today

Today, the digital travel register is being launched, which will replace the temporary, paper-based, solution. To improve infection control, the Norwegian Government decided before Christmas that all persons travelling to Norway must register

Foreign Minister condemns attacks on civilians in Niger

'I strongly condemn the fatal attacks on civilians in Tillabery, Niger and recall UNSG Antonio Guterres’ appeal for global ceasefire while defeating Covid-19', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.

Introduction of further national infection prevention measures

In order to maintain control of the spread of infection and to limit new increases in infection rates, strengthened national infection prevention measures are being implemented on a temporary basis for two weeks effective 4 January.

Regulations relating to fees payable at Norway’s diplomatic and consular missions

Adopted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 20 June 2014 under section 21 of the Act of 3 May 2002 No. 13 relating to the Foreign Service, cf Royal Decree of 20 June 2014. As subsequently amended, most recently on 16 October 2020.

Statement on the landslide at Gjerdrum

'We are grateful to the many countries that have expressed their support and words of comfort during these challenging times after the massive landslide at Gjerdrum in Norway', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.

Red level for all lower and upper secondary schools in Norway

In order to prevent an increase in infections in January, the Norwegian Government is introducing new measures that will initially be in place until  19 January. The national level of measures is now red for lower and upper secondary schools in

There will be no physical teaching on campus for students until 19 January

Based on recommendations from the health authorities, the Norwegian Government has decided that all teaching at tertiary vocational colleges, university colleges and universities must take place digitally until 19 January. Staff must comply with