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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

Child Welfare Act

Entry into force: 1 January 2023, 1 July 2023, as determined by the King Download the law: Act relating to child welfare (Child Welfare Act) (PDF)

Foreign affairs

The main tasks of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are to promote Norway’s interests internationally and provide assistance to Norwegian nationals abroad. An important part of the Ministry’s work is to make sure that Norway ‘speaks with one voice’ in

Export control

Under Norway’s export control system, a range of products, technology and services may only be exported from Norway if the exporter has obtained an export licence from Deksa.

State-ownership in the energy sector

In the government’s view, private ownership should be the main rule in Norwegian business and industry. Direct state ownership requires a special justification.

Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank

Joint statement condemning the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.

News and press releases about the crisis in the The Middle East

Overview of the Norwegian government's handling of the conflict in The Middle East.

Joint  Statement on the Gaza Humanitarian Response

Joint statement on Gaza from the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Meld. St. 9 (2024–2025) - Total preparedness

Meld. St. 9 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)