Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide (Labour Party)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for Norwegian foreign policy, the promotion of Norway’s interests internationally and the foreign service, which includes embassies, permanent missions and delegations, and consulates general.
Appointed:
16/10/2023
Born:
1964
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Espen Barth Eide became Minister of Foreign Affairs on 16 October 2023. From 14. October 2021 he was Minister of Climate and Environment. He is elected to the Norwegian Parliament as a representative from Oslo. Previously, he was Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence in Jens Stoltenberg's Second Government.