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.
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The UN General Assembly - Norway's priorities
The 72nd session of the UN General Assembly convened on 12 September 2017. The high-level week begins on 18 September. Members of Norway's delegation, which is headed by Prime Minister Erna Solberg, will participate in a large number of bilateral and multilateral meetings during the high-level week.
Humanitarian support to Myanmar and Bangladesh
‘I am very concerned about the civilians in Rakhine who have been subjected to violence and forced to flee. This situation has created great humanitarian needs on both sides of the border between Myanmar and Bangladesh. Norway is increasing its humanitarian support by an additional NOK 15 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Latest news
- New ambassadors from Portugal, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan and Panama News story 2017-10-19
- Substantial increase in support for religious minorities Press release 2017-10-12
- Government to double support for Western Balkans Press release 2017-10-12
- Norway's peace and reconciliation efforts to be stepped up Press release 2017-10-12
- NOK 150 million for development programme to combat plastic and other marine litter Press release 2017-10-12
- NOK 7.7 billion to global health and education Press release 2017-10-12
- NOK 1.3 billion increase in aid budget for 2018 Press release 2017-10-12
- Greater engagement in countries and regions affected by conflict and fragility Press release 2017-10-12
About the ministry
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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Contact
E-mail: post@mfa.no
Phone: + 47 23 95 00 00
Address: 7. juniplassen 1, N-0251 Oslo