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.
Broad Norwegian engagement in Myanmar
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende visited Myanmar on 5-6 July. ‘The country is undergoing a huge process of change, after the transition from military rule to a partly civilian government. Norway will continue its broad engagement in support of the peace process and sustainable development,’ said Mr Brende.
Latest news
- Statement on the detention of human rights defenders in Turkey News story 2017-07-21
- Troika and EU Joint Statement on South Sudan News story 2017-07-20
- Norway to join international centre for countering hybrid threats News story 2017-07-14
- Norway calls for release of Nabeel Rajab in Bahrain News story 2017-07-12
- Speech at the Family Planning Summit in London Speech/statement 2017-07-12
- Broad Norwegian engagement in Myanmar News story 2017-07-10
- Speech at the event of handing over of the Buddha statue in Myanmar Speech/statement 2017-07-06
- Foreign Minister returns stolen cultural artefact to Myanmar Press release 2017-07-06
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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