Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ine Eriksen Søreide (Con.)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dag-Inge Ulstein (CDP)
Minister of International Development
Topics and insight
Norway for the UN Security Council 2021-2022
Norway is a candidate for a seat on the UN Security Council for the period 2021-2022. The election will take place in the UN General Assembly on 17 June 2020. The UN is the most important forum for international cooperation. Norway is a strong supporter, both politically and financially, of the UN’s work to promote peace, development and human rights.
Global education a priority for Norway
Education is a human right for all children regardless of where in the world they live. Despite this, some 64 million children of primary school age and 61 million young people of lower secondary school age are still out of school. Education is vital to fighting poverty and ensuring sustainable development. Education is one of the top priorities of Norwegian development policy.
Major effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic’s economic and social ramifications will be dramatic. Poor countries with weak health systems and vulnerable population groups will likely be the hardest hit in terms of lives lost and economic damage.
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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), which world leaders adopted at the UN summit in 2015. The main aim is to eradicate extreme poverty, ensure inclusive and sustainable development and promote prosperity, peace and justice throughout the world by 2030.
Strategy for cooperation with the EU 2018-2021
Firstly, the cooperation must help to realise the Government’s vision for our part of the world: a Europe that is secure, free, and economically strong, and where the individual countries take joint responsibility for addressing shared challenges. Secondly, the Government will pursue an effective European policy that enables us to promote Norwegian interests and our vision for Europe as successfully as possible.
Latest documents
- The Norwegian Development Program to Combat Marine Litter and Microplastics Plans/strategy 15/05/2020
- Legalisation Guidelines/brochures 25/03/2020
- Regulations relating to quarantine, isolation and prohibition against staying at holiday properties etc. in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19 Regulation 15/03/2020
- Regulations relating to fees payable at Norway’s diplomatic and consular missions Regulation 08/01/2020
News from the Ministry
Information about travel and coronavirus
29/05/2020: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to all countries. For now, this advice will remain in effect until further notice. The Foreign Ministry urges all Norwegian citizens who are travelling abroad to consider returning home as soon as possible, in a safe and calm manner, in consultation with their travel agency or airline.
Revised National Budget
Norway to strengthen global health efforts
12/05/2020: There is a significant need for funding for infection control measures, testing and the development of treatments for Covid-19. ‘As part of the work to prevent the spread of infection, we will also seek to improve sanitary conditions. And we will step up our efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition,’ Minister of International Development Mr Dag-Inge Ulstein says.
Latest news
- Reopening of border between Norway and Denmark from 15 June Press release 29/05/2020
- Hong Kong: Important to safeguard human rights and rule of law News story 27/05/2020
- Norway to establish embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo Press release 26/05/2020
- Norwegian support to Venezuelan refugees and migrants News story 26/05/2020
- Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Indonesia, Norway, Uzbekistan, and Qatar on Eid al-Fitr ceasefire announcements in Afghanistan News story 24/05/2020
- To avert a Covid-triggered famine, our global food systems need to change Speech/statement 22/05/2020
- New guidance on holiday and leisure travel Press release 15/05/2020
- Revised National Budget: Norway’s development aid budget is adjusted to meet needs created by the coronavirus pandemic News story 12/05/2020
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