Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Espen Barth Eide (Lab.)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Anne Beathe Tvinnereim (Cent.)
Minister of International Development
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.
Norway increases support to Palestinian children
UNICEF receives NOK 25 million for its work for children in Gaza. The funding is part of the NOK 200 million contribution from Norway towards the humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Latest news on the situation in Ukraine
An overview of articles on the rise in tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the Russian attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 is available below.
Latest from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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- Successful mediation retreat in Oman News story 04/12/2023
- NOK 100 million for climate adaptation in the least developed countries Press release 04/12/2023
- Norway invests NOK 350 million in 'invisible results' Press release 03/12/2023
- COP28: Norway to provide NOK 270 million to new climate fund Press release 02/12/2023
- Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa Press release 02/12/2023
Documents
- Legalisation Guidelines/brochures 02/10/2023
- Norway’s National Action Plan: Women, Peace and Security (2023-2030) Plans/strategy 14/09/2023
- The Norwegian Government's Action Plan on Gender and Sexual Diversity (2023–2026) Plans/strategy 06/09/2023
- Norwegian guidelines for support to human rights defenders Plans/strategy 25/08/2023
- Investing in a common future Report 31/05/2023
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