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Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates new leaders in OSCE

‘I would like to congratulate Helga Schmid on her appointment as Secretary General of the OSCE. I would also like to congratulate the newly appointed leaders of the OSCE’s three institutions, which are the organisation’s most important instruments

Statement to the Ministerial Council of the OSCE

Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the Ministerial Council of the OSCE.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide 4 December

Special Session of the UN General Assembly in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the United Nations special session of the General Assembly in response to the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, 3 December 2020.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

The Foreign Minister welcomes agreement in Tigray, Ethiopia

'I welcome agreement on unimpeded, sustained and secure access for humanitarian aid in Tigray, Ethiopia', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.

No silver bullet: Using data to develop context-sensitiv solutions to disinformation

State Secretary Marte Ziolkowski's remarks at a round table (virtually) about information and disinformation by the UNDP Oslo Governance Centre.

By State Secretary Marte Ziolkowski Oslo, 3 December

Changes in the travel advice for certain hospital districts in Finland

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to seven additional hospital districts in Finland.

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

World Heritage

Chapter 4.8 World Heritage (Report to the Storting (white paper) no. 35 (2012-2013) The Cultural Heritage Policy).

What Norway intends to do for the world’s oceans

‘Norway is a maritime nation and we have world-leading research, business and ocean management communities. Norway will continue to play a leading role as we now follow the call to take a ‘100 % approach’ to implement the Ocean Panel’s ocean action

Reform of local government

The government initiated a local government reform in 2014. The result is a reduction from 428 municipalities to 356, and from 19 to 11 counties, from 1.1.2020.

Afghanistan: Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Indonesia, Norway, Uzbekistan, and Qatar

Qatar together with Germany, Indonesia, Norway and Uzbekistan welcome the announcements by the two Afghan negotiating sides that they have adopted the rules of procedures and moved to discuss the draft agenda. This represents an important step in a

Christmas guidance

Recommendations for Christmas and New Year's celebration.

Together for inclusion

Only through the inclusion of persons with disabilities can the world realise the Sustainable Development Goals. The Government of Norway and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) are pleased to announce that we will be jointly co-hosting the

Prime Minister’s Introduction

Introduction by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the press conference on the coronavirus situation and the Christmas holidays, 2 December 2020.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Infection prevention measures necessary during Christmas holidays

Infection prevention measures will remain necessary during the Christmas holidays, but the government is introducing a number measures to allow people to celebrate Christmas and New Year in a way that is more similar to what they are used to.

Ocean panel sets out new course for the world’s oceans

‘The Earth is first and foremost an ocean planet, and ocean resources are both overexploited and undervalued. This situation is not sustainable, and it is vital that the world’s nations cooperate more closely to promote clean and productive oceans,’

Norway increases support for education

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a crisis in global education, with serious ramifications for schooling for children and young people. The impact on children in poorer countries has been particularly severe. Norway is increasing its support for

Ocean Panel Announcement

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the Oceal Panel International press meeting, 1 December 2020.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Democracy and the rule of law

There are more people living in democracies based on universal suffrage and periodic elections today than ever before. At the same time, the quality and sustainability of democracy is being eroded in countries all over the world, including in Europe

Women's rights and gender equality

The fundamental aim of Norway’s efforts in the area of women’s rights and gender equality is to increase the opportunities available to women and girls, promote their right to self-determination, and further their empowerment. This is crucial if