Plans and strategies

Information for Norwegian citizens about travel and the coronavirus

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is maintaining its global advice against all non-essential travel to all countries. This advice currently applies until 15 January 2021. Exceptions have been made for countries and regions in the Nordic region and in

Norway implements the 2019 "Basel amendments" on plastic waste

The 2019 amendments of the Basel Convention, introducing new and stronger, legally binding international control on the transboundary movements of certain types of plastic wastes, are translated into Norwegian law, just in time for the 1.1.2021

Calls for countries to consider a global agreement to prevent plastic pollution

Plastic pollution is not being effectively addressed by the current international legal and policy framework. Expert Group request UN to consider new global agreement.

The coronavirus situation: Questions and answers about entry to Norway

Norway is entering the second wave of infection, and the virus is spreading rapidly. The Government has therefore introduced new national infection control measures. This includes a requirement that people in entry quarantine must stay at a

The Corona situation: More information about quarantine hotels

In order to limit import infection, on 5 November 2020 the Government introduced arrangements involving quarantine hotels, effective from 9 November 2020. Further information about who has a duty to stay at the quarantine hotels and how the

Coronavirus information for Diplomatic and Consular Missions

As a result of the coronavirus situation, the Norwegian Government has adopted laws and regulations on various related matters, including border control, entry restrictions for foreign nationals and requirements on documentation of negative test

Remarks on Norway's efforts in ACT-A

Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein's remarks at a press conference with World Health Organization (WHO) on Norway's efforts in Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A).

By Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein 23 November

Remarks at the Donor Conference for Afghanistan

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the donor conference for Afghanistan 23 -24 November (virtually).

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide 23 November

G-28/2020 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health

G-28/2020 – Revised circular

Brexit: Norway and the United Kingdom agree on enforcement of judgements in civil matters

Norway and the United Kingdom signed an agreement today ensuring that Norwegian civil judgements can in the future be recognized or enforced in the United Kingdom.

Norway introduces restrictive measures against Alexander Lukashenko

The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce restrictive measures against the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko.

The Covid-19 Pandemic. Turning the tide requires action now.

Joint letter from President of the Republic of South Africa Matamela, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, Prime Minister of Norway, Ms Erna Solberg, Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and President of the European

Norway concerned about political violence in Uganda

'Norway is concerned about the political violence in the electoral campaigns in Uganda, and I offer my condolences to the victims. In line with the High Representative of EU Josep Borrell Fontelles, Norway urges the Government of Uganda to ensure

Changes in the travel advice for a hospital district in Finland

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the Etelä- Savo Hospital District in Finland.

Announcement of the 25th licensing round

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces the 25th licensing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Norway’s oil history in 5 minutes

In the late 1950s, very few people believed that the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) might conceal rich oil and gas deposits. However, the discovery of gas at Groningen in the Netherlands in 1959 caused people to revise their thinking on the

Norway welcomes pledge to resume Israeli-Palestinian cooperation

‘Norway welcomes the renewed pledge for cooperation based on the signed Israeli-Palestinian bilateral agreements. I hope this will pave the way for a new and more constructive phase in the relationship between the two parties,’ said Minister of

Norway shares concerns over developments in Peru

'Norway shares Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ concerns over developments in Peru, including excessive use of force by police and loss of lives', says Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.

Norwegian comment on the European Education Area

This is the Norwegian comment to the Communication from the European Commission on achieving the European Education Area by 2025, submitted 10 November 2020.

Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in Givat Hamatos

'I am deeply concerned by the decision of the Israeli authorities on 15 November to open the bidding process for the construction of 1257 housing units in a new settlement in Givat Hamatos. If constructed, the settlement would be situated on