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.

Norwegian Embassy in Kabul to be closed temporarily

13/08/2021: ‘The security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly and this is having a severe impact on the civilian population. We have therefore decided to temporarily close the Norwegian Embassy in Kabul and evacuate the staff. At the same time, we intend to continue our comprehensive engagement with Afghanistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide. The closure is temporary, and Norway will reopen the Embassy in Kabul when the situation allows.

Information about travel and coronavirus

10/09/2021: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rescinded its advice against all non-essential travel for the Schengen area/EEA, Switzerland and the UK. Exceptions to the global travel advice for these countries will now be assessed independently of the quarantine requirements. The infection situation and local restrictions can change very quickly. Anyone considering a trip abroad should think carefully about whether it is necessary to travel.