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 increases support to Palestinian children
UNICEF receives NOK 25 million for its work for children in Gaza. The funding is part of the NOK 200 million contribution from Norway towards the humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Latest news on the situation in Ukraine
An overview of articles on the rise in tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the Russian attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 is available below.
Latest from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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- Norway increases funding of marine protected areas News story 09/12/2023
- Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants and exports of Norwegian seafood Press release 08/12/2023
- Norway urges the Security Council to act in Gaza News story 08/12/2023
- Norway increasing support for forgotten crises Press release 07/12/2023
- Successful mediation retreat in Oman News story 04/12/2023
Documents
- A just world is an equal world Plans/strategy 11/12/2023
- Legalisation Guidelines/brochures 02/10/2023
- Norway’s National Action Plan: Women, Peace and Security (2023-2030) Plans/strategy 14/09/2023
- The Norwegian Government's Action Plan on Gender and Sexual Diversity (2023–2026) Plans/strategy 06/09/2023
- Norwegian guidelines for support to human rights defenders Plans/strategy 25/08/2023
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