Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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.
Current
Increased humanitarian efforts in revised budget
The Government has proposed to increase its allocation to humanitarian efforts by NOK 274 million in the revised budget. 'The additional funds will mainly go to Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and northeastern Nigeria, which are now being hit by a famine that has been described as the worst in the history of the UN', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Agreement with Portugal on blue and green growth
Norway and Portugal have signed a new cooperation agreement under the EEA and Norway Grants, for a total of more than NOK 900 million. Of this amount, NOK 550 million (EUR 62 million) will be used to strengthen business, research and climate cooperation.
Latest news
- Fraud prevention and detection in humanitarian assistance: The Syria context Speech/statement 2017-06-21
- New ambassadors from Mexico, Peru and Australia News story 2017-06-21
- FK Norway to move to Førde Press release 2017-06-21
- EEA and Norway Grants: Annual report for 2016-2017 News story 2017-06-19
- Speech at the opening of a new US chancery Speech/statement 2017-06-15
- Statement at the Meeting on WTO at Ministerial Level Speech/statement 2017-06-08
- Opening remarks at civil society conference Speech/statement 2017-06-06
- Conference: Working Together for a Strong Civil Society in Europe News story 2017-06-02
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Documents
Meld. St. 36 (2016-2017)
Setting the course for Norwegian foreign and security policy
Norway's arctic policy
Norway's arctic policy: Creating value, managing resources, confronting climate change and fostering knowledge. Developments in the Arctic concern us all
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E-mail: post@mfa.no
Phone: + 47 23 95 00 00
Address: 7. juniplassen 1, N-0251 Oslo