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The European Wergeland Centre

Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at The European Wergeland Centre´s 10th Anniversary Conference in Oslo, 14 November 2018.

Norway strengthens relations with Georgia

‘Georgia is an important partner for Norway. For many years, Georgia has shown itself to be a reform leader in the region, and we are now looking forward to establishing a Norwegian embassy in Tbilisi,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen

Grants from NICFI

Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative - NICFI - is financed from the Norwegian aid budget and managed by the Ministry of Climate and Environment. The grant has as its main objective to contribute to achieving the Paris Agreement's

About the war graves

The graves are divided into foreign war graves in Norway and Norwegian war graves in Norway and abroad.

Diplomatic relations

The Oslo Diplomatic List (pdf) Diplomat in Norway. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are

Religious minorities – vulnerable and persecuted

More than 80 percent of the world’s population lives in countries where there are restrictions on freedom of religion or belief. Norway is stepping up its efforts to promote respect for this fundamental human right.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide article in the paper Vårt Land, 12 November

Speech at Paris Peace Forum

Prime Minister Erna Solberg held a speech about peace and reconciliation at Paris Peace Forum 11. november 2018.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Address to Reporters Without Borders

Speech on press freedom, information and democracy at Paris Peace Forum 11. november 2018. Held by Prime Minister Erna Solberg.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Sri Lanka – political situation

Statement on Sri Lanka from Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.

Government of Norway nominates Minister Helleland as candidate to become next President of the World Anti-Doping Agency

Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway and her Government have announced their nomination of Linda Helleland, the Norwegian Minister of Children and Equality, to succeed Sir Craig Reedie as President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Export licences to Saudi Arabia

‘We have decided that, in the current situation, no new licences are to be granted for exports of defence-related products or dual-use items for military use to Saudi Arabia. We stopped processing new applications some time ago, pending this

Norway to open embassy in Georgia

Norway has decided to open an embassy in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi.

Norway supports establishment of marine protected areas in Antarctica

‘Norway supports the establishment of a Marine Protected Area in the Weddell Sea, as well as the establishment of MPAs in other parts of Antarctica. It is not correct that Norway voted against a proposal on protection of the Weddell Sea, as some

Opening statement at conference on fragility, taxation and state building

Minister of International Development Nikolai Astrup's opening statement at the conference "The New Politics of Development: Fragility, Taxation and State Building"  - by Christian Michelsen Institute, Nupi and Tax Justice Network.

By Minister of International Development Nikolai Astrup Oslo, 8 November

Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide visits South Sudan

‘I am in Juba to show my support for the new peace agreement and the vital humanitarian efforts in South Sudan. A great responsibility now lies with the parties to comply with the agreement and build peace. Norway is increasing its support for

Fund Performance

The GPFN generated a nominal rate of return of 4.3 percent in the first half of 2017, as measured in Norwegian kroner and before the deduction of asset management costs. The equity and fixed-income portfolios produced an aggregate return of 7.2

Market Value

The market value of the GPFN was 250 billion Norwegian kroner at the end of the first half of 2018. This represents an increase of about 10 billion kroner since the beginning of 2018. 61.5 percent of the Fund capital was invested in equities, whilst

Strategic Benchmark Index

The objective for the management of the GPFN is to maximise financial returns as measured in Norwegian kroner, given a moderate level of risk. The strategic benchmark index adopted by the Ministry forms the basis for the management of the GPFN.

Investment Strategy

The objective for the management of the GPFN is to maximise financial returns measured in Norwegian kroner, given a moderate level of risk. The main part of the assets of the GPFN is invested in the Norwegian equity and fixed income markets.

Governance Framework

The Storting has in the Government Pension Fund Act, made the Ministry of Finance responsible for the management of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN). The operational management of the Fund is carried out by Folketrygdfondet. The Ministry