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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Letter to the EU Commission on climate and energy policies

The ministers Vidar Helgesen (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Tine Sundtoft (Ministry of the Environment) og Tord Lien (Ministry of Petroleum and Energy) have sendt a letter to the European Commission with the Norwegian Government's views on the 2030

Norway in Europe. The Norwegian Government's Strategy for Cooperation with the EU 2014-2017

Norway’s humanitarian policy

Annual report 2013

War and conflict again had an enormous human cost in 2013. Lives were lost, people were seriously injured and children’s schooling was interrupted. Millions of displaced persons lacked food, water and shelter. All this was the consequence of

Meld. St. 14 (2010–2011) Towards greener development

Meld. St. 14 (2010-2011) Towards greener development: On a coherent environmental and development policy.

Norway’s statement in the TNC meeting 30 November 2005

Norway’s statement in the TNC meeting 30 November 2005 We associate ourselves with the Swiss intervention on behalf of the G 10. I would like to thank the DG, the Chair of the General Council and the Chairs of the Negotiating Groups for their

Three billion reasons

Norway's Development Strategy for Children and Young People in the South

Three billion reasons Norway's Development Strategy for Children and Young People in the South There is not just one reason for working to promote the well-being and rights of children and young people. There are three billion of them, Minister of

Nuclear Safety and the Environment

February 2005

Nuclear Safety and the Environment Plan of Action for the implementation of Report no. 34 (1993-1994) to the Storting Nuclear activities and chemical weapons in areas adjacent to our northern borders February 2005

Implementing Norway’s national action plan 2015-2018 - women, peace and security

Annual report 2016

This is the first annual report on the implementation of the national actionplan for 2015-2018 and is based on a set of indicators to measure results and keep us accountable.

Regulations relating to quarantine, isolation and prohibition against staying at holiday properties etc. in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19

Persons who have been in close contact with someone who is confirmed to have contracted the SARS CoV-2 virus shall undergo quarantine for 14 days after contact. «Close contact» in this context refers to contact in closer proximity than two metres

Read regulation at lovdata.no

Annual report 2018:  Implementing Norway’s National Action Plan 2015-2018

 Women, peace and security

This report concludes the reporting on the implementation of our national Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015-2018.

Norway – India 2030. The Norwegian Government’s strategy for cooperation with India

India is the world’s largest democracy and a rapidly growing emerging economy. Its geopolitical role, its huge population, its long coastline and, not least, its booming economy make India an increasingly influential global player and an

Report No. 30 to the Storting (2004-2005) -

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Evaluation reports and Annual reports

Evaluation reports and Annual reports Evaluation Activities of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Until February 2004, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs had an Evaluation Section, which was responsible for initiating and

Norway increases humanitarian support to Syria

The Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 51 million to support humanitarian efforts to help the Syrian population, which is in dire need of assistance.

Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. Norway is now providing NOK 220 million to the UN and the World Bank to support their efforts to enhance food security and ensure the provision of basic services such as health and education

Norway signs agreement to provide NOK 1 billion to repair damaged infrastructure in Ukraine

‘There is an urgent need to repair the electricity supply system and other infrastructure in Ukraine following Russia’s bombing campaign against civilian targets. I am pleased that we have signed an agreement today to provide NOK 1 billion to help

Milestone for humanitarian work in conflict

‘The new Security Council resolution on humanitarian exemptions in UN sanction regimes will help save lives and alleviate suffering of people living where there’s armed conflict’, says Norway’s Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway condemns execution in Iran

'Norway condemns the execution by Iran of one of the detainees that were arrested during the ongoing protests', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Revised strategy for combating work-related crime (2019–)

The Government presented its strategy for combating work-related crime in 2015. The strategy was revised and updated in 2017, and it has now also been subject to a new revision in February 2019.