Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Anniken Huitfeldt (Lab.)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Anne Beathe Tvinnereim (Cent.)
Minister of International Development
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Norway in the UN Security Council 2021-2022
Norway is an elected member of the UN Security Council in 2021 and 2022. We will use the experience gained from many years of engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts to build bridges and seek solutions to the seemingly intractable conflicts on the Security Council’s agenda.
International travel and the coronavirus
The global advice against all non-essential travel was rescinded on 1 October 2021, and no new pandemic-related travel advice has been issued for any countries in connection with this. Travel advice may be issued for specific countries if major challenges related to the pandemic emerge again. Anyone considering a trip abroad should think carefully about whether it is necessary to travel.
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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). The main aim is to eradicate extreme poverty, ensure inclusive and sustainable development and promote prosperity, peace and justice throughout the world by 2030.
International strategy for freedom of expression
'The right to freedom of expression, including free access to information, is a fundamental human right. Freedom of expression is essential to enabling people to acquire knowledge and form their own opinions', the introduction to the strategy says.
News from the Ministry
Foreign policy address to the Storting 22 March
22/03/2022: Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt held her address for the Storting 22 March. She started with the decision the Storting took 73 years ago: Voting in favour of Norwegian membership in Nato.
Norway condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine
24/02/2022: 'I strongly condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said. 'The attack is unjustified, unprovoked and irresponsible', Minister Huitfeldt said.
Latest news
- Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on Finland’s decision to apply for membership in Nato News story 15/05/2022
- Council of the Baltic Sea States to hold its first ministerial meeting in nine years Press release 13/05/2022
- Joint statement on Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls News story 13/05/2022
- Address to the second global COVID-19 summit Speech/statement 12/05/2022
- The Revised National Budget: Government proposes record-high aid budget of NOK 44.9 billion Press release 12/05/2022
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