Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Espen Barth Eide (Lab.)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Anne Beathe Tvinnereim (Cent.)
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.
Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance
The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia’s attacks and to maintain critical public functions.
Statement on UNRWA
Statement by Norway’s minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, on the UN Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Latest from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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- Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people News story 19/03/2024
- Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on appointment of new Palestinian Prime Minister News story 15/03/2024
- New ambassadors from Mexico, Japan and Armenia News story 14/03/2024
- Government is advising against trade and business activity with Israeli settlements Press release 14/03/2024
- Sudan: Statement on humanitarian access News story 11/03/2024
Documents
- The Ministry is advising against trade and business cooperation with the illegal Israeli settlements Guidelines/brochures 08/03/2024
- Guidance note – a comprehensive approach to humanitarian, development and peace efforts (triple nexus) Guidelines/brochures 06/03/2024
- Legalisation Guidelines/brochures 06/02/2024
- A just world is an equal world Plans/strategy 11/12/2023
- Norway’s National Action Plan: Women, Peace and Security (2023-2030) Plans/strategy 14/09/2023
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