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The peace process in Mozambique

On 6 August 2019, a final peace agreement was signed between the Government and the Mozambique National Resistance (Renamo). This agreement is the result of peace talks that have taken place since December 2016. It deals with the issues of

Israel – Palestine: A negotiated two-state solution

Norway takes a balanced approach to the Middle East conflict. Our long-term engagement seeks to advance a negotiated two-state solution, with two states, Israel and Palestine, existing side by side in peace and security within secure and

Women’s participation in peace processes

Norway is working to ensure that peace negotiations are inclusive, and that peace agreements safeguard the rights, needs and priorities of both women and men. We strive to ensure that more women participate at all levels of peace and reconciliation

Philippine peace talks

The armed conflict between the Philippine authorities and the communist movement NDFP has lasted for 50 years. The parties have repeatedly tried to reach a peace agreement.

Closing Statement at the Review Conference of the Mine Ban Convention

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's closing statement at the Fourth  Review Conference of the Mine Ban Convention in Oslo 29 November 2019.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Oslo, 29 November 2019

The peace process in Colombia

The armed conflict in Colombia has lasted for more than 50 years. It has had severe humanitarian consequences and caused great suffering to the civilian population. Several hundred thousand people have been killed, and more than six million have

Promoting a political process in Afghanistan

There is increasing international recognition that the Afghanistan conflict can only be resolved through political negotiations, and not by military means. Norway has promoted dialogue and peace in the country for many years.

New Oslo Action Plan to combat landmines

‘Under the Norwegian presidency, the new and ambitious Oslo Action Plan is being adopted to step up action against landmines. The Action Plan is an important step towards the goal of a mine-free world by 2025,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine

Joint statement on joining Instex by Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden

Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden are in the process of becoming shareholders of the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (Instex), they say in a joint statement.

Members of the Executive Board of Norges Bank

The King in Council has today appointed members to the Executive Board of Norges Bank (the central bank of Norway). Deputy Governor Jon Nicolaisen and Deputy Governor Egil Matsen have been appointed First Deputy Chair and Second Deputy Chair,

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Alf Erik Bergstøl Andersen as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Immigration, Mr. Jøran André Smedal Kallmyr. Mr. Tom Staahle is appointed as state secretary to Minister

Diplomatic relations

The Oslo Diplomatic List (pdf) Diplomat in Norway. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are

Norway is electric

No other country in the world has more electric vehicles per capita than Norway: 43 per cent of all new cars sold in Norway in 2019 are electric, almost 9 per cent of our total car park is now electric, and the car with the highest sales in Norway

New ambassadors from Afghanistan and Seychelles

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 28 November 2019.

List of lawyers in child abduction cases

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and the Public Security has established a list of lawyers in child abduction cases, so that affected parents quickly can get in touch with a lawyer with particular competence and knowledge about child abduction.

Statement at Berlin Security Conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the Berlin Security Conference "Europe and its external challenges - a 360-degree approach in uncertain times".

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Berlin, 26 November

Equinor's Autumn Conference 2019

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Kjell-Børge Freiberg held this speech at Equinor's Aumtun Conference 2019 at the Norwegian Theatre in Oslo.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Kjell-Børge Freiberg

Opening Statement at Review Conference of the Mine Ban Convention

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's opening statement at the Fourth  Review Conference of the Mine Ban Convention in Oslo 25 November.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Oslo, 25 November

Statement at Award Ceremony - the King's Medal of Merit to Tore Godal

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the award ceremony - the King's medal of Merit to Tore Godal.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Oslo, 23 November

King’s Medal for saving millions of lives

- Doctor Tore Godal cured politicians of their paralysis. No single Norwegian has ever saved as many lives, Minister Ulstein said in honor of the man who today received the King’s Medal of Merit for his work for global health.

By Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein