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Professional goods and passenger transport operators

An operating license or permit is required for those who operate transport services by road or scheduled sea routes. The licensing and permit arrangements ensure safe and appropriate transport services for users and equal competition between

Roads

A wide-reaching and well maintained road network is one of the important premises for road safety, wealth creation and developing and sustaining demographics nationwide.

Sea transport and coastal management

A well developed and functioning maritime infrastructure is a key factor in the effective maritime transport of goods and passengers, wealth creation and sustaining and developing the coastal populations. A declared national objective is to transfer

National minorities

Groups with a long-standing attachment to the country are defined as national minorities. In Norway these minorities are: Kvens/Norwegian Finns (people of Finnish descent in Northern Norway), Jews, Forest Finns, Roma and Romani people/Taters.

Higher Education

As a knowledge nation, Norway has a great need for people with high level professional skills across a broad spectrum of fields. It is a goal that everyone should be able to get an education regardless of their social background.

State ownership

The State is an extensive owner of companies in Norway. The State has direct ownership, managed through the ministries, in 69 companies.

Humanitarian efforts

An important part of Norwegian foreign and international development policy is concerned with saving lives, alleviating suffering and protecting civilians affected by war and conflict. Norwegian humanitarian efforts are focused on countries where

The Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister is the central office of the Council of State and the Government. The office assists the Prime Minister in leading and coordinating the work of the Government.

About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The essential task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to work for Norway’s interests internationally: to safeguard the country’s freedom, security and prosperity. Norway’s interests are determined by such factors as its geographical location in a

Cooperation on foreign and security policy

Norway and the EU cooperate closely in the area of foreign policy. Working together increases our ability to promote shared values and interests effectively.

Aviation

Aviation is one of the key elements in domestic transport in Norway as well as a vital international link. The industry is of international dimensions, and regulated to a high degree by international regulations, agreements and conventions. The

Meld. St. 29 (2014–2015) - Globalisation and trade: Trade policy challenges and opportunities for Norway

Meld. St. 29 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

The white paper presents ongoing changes in the Norwegian and global economy, as well as global trade cooperation. It also discusses the consequences these changes have on the Norwegian efforts to negotiate and take advantage of trade agreements in

Meld. St. 37 (2014–2015) - Global security challenges in Norway’s foreign policy

Terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats

This is the first white paper to take a coherent approach to global security challenges, security and development policy. The Government has chosen to focus on four areas: terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats. These all have serious

Norway's free trade agreements

Norway negotiates free trade agreements with other countries through the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The trade agreements secure Norwegian business' access to international markets and facilitate trade with partner countries. In this

Meld. St. 13 (2017–2018) - The Government Pension Fund 2018

Meld. St. 13 (2017–2018) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 20 (2014–2015) - Update of the integrated management plan for the Barents Sea–Lofoten area including an update of the delimitation of the marginal ice zone

Meld. St. 20 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Regulations of 15 October 2009 on the Entry of Foreign Nationals Into the Kingdom of Norway and Their Stay in the Realm (Immigration Regulations)

Read the Immigration Regulations (pdf)

Meld. St. 13 (2014–2015) - New emission commitment for Norway for 2030 – towards joint fulfilment with the EU

Meld. St. 27 (2016–2017) - A greener, smarter and more innovative industry

Norwegian Government Pension Fund and the Santiago principles

Norway supports the international guidelines for sovereign wealth funds, the so called Santiago-principles or Generally Accepted Practices and Principles for Sovereign Wealth Funds (GAPP).