Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Anniken Huitfeldt (Lab.)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Anne Beathe Tvinnereim (Cent.)
Minister of International Development
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Norway in the UN Security Council 2021-2022
Norway is an elected member of the UN Security Council in 2021 and 2022. We will use the experience gained from many years of engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts to build bridges and seek solutions to the seemingly intractable conflicts on the Security Council’s agenda.
International travel and the coronavirus
The global advice against all non-essential travel was rescinded on 1 October 2021, and no new pandemic-related travel advice has been issued for any countries in connection with this. Travel advice may be issued for specific countries if major challenges related to the pandemic emerge again. Anyone considering a trip abroad should think carefully about whether it is necessary to travel.
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Partner Countries in Development Policy
Norway’s development efforts are designed to contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The main aim is to eradicate extreme poverty, ensure inclusive and sustainable development and promote prosperity, peace and justice throughout the world by 2030.
International strategy for freedom of expression
'The right to freedom of expression, including free access to information, is a fundamental human right. Freedom of expression is essential to enabling people to acquire knowledge and form their own opinions', the introduction to the strategy says.
News from the Ministry
Foreign policy address to the Storting 22 March
22/03/2022: Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt held her address for the Storting 22 March. She started with the decision the Storting took 73 years ago: Voting in favour of Norwegian membership in Nato.
Norway condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine
24/02/2022: 'I strongly condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said. 'The attack is unjustified, unprovoked and irresponsible', Minister Huitfeldt said.
Latest news
- Statement on Belarus News story 09/08/2022
- Fourteen years since the outbreak of the war between Russia and Georgia News story 08/08/2022
- Statement on the escalation in and around Gaza News story 06/08/2022
- Statement on the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Speech/statement 02/08/2022
- Norway concerned about the crisis in Sri Lanka Press release 02/08/2022
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