Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Espen Barth Eide (Lab.)

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Åsmund Grøver Aukrust (Lab.)

Minister of International Development

The main task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to secure and promote Norway’s interests internationally. Norway’s interests are determined by such factors as its geographical location in a strategically important area, its open economy, its position as a coastal state and steward of substantial marine resources, and its extensive exports of oil and gas.
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Norway signs new agreement with Greece on EEA and Norway Grants

Press release 20/03/2026

Norway signed an agreement in Greece today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

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New strategy for cooperation with the World Bank

News story 20/03/2026

The Norwegian Government’s new strategy for 2026–2030 aims to strengthen the cooperation with the World Bank and support the poorest countries in an increasingly polarized and divided world