Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Espen Barth Eide (Lab.)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Åsmund 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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- Free trade agreement with Viet Nam signed, opening up new opportunities for Norwegian businesses Press release 18/10/2026
- Norway provides NOK 750 million for reconstruction and public services in Ukraine Press release 14/10/2026
- New Syria fund for reconstruction: ‘Taking charge of its own future’, said Aukrust Press release 14/10/2026
- Norway and the World Bank strengthen efforts to combat corruption Press release 14/10/2026
- Opening remarks, Russia Conference 2026 Speech/statement 13/10/2026
Documents
- Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2025, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation Report 12/10/2026
- Norway’s main priorities for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly Guidelines 11/09/2026
- Voluntary National Review 2026 Norway Report 18/08/2026
- Strategy for Norway’s cooperation with the World Bank 2026–2030 Plans/strategy 20/03/2026
- Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2024, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation Report 23/01/2026
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