Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Espen Barth Eide (Lab.)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Åsmund Aukrust (Lab.)
Minister of International Development
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 position as a coastal state and steward of substantial marine resources, and its extensive exports of oil and gas.
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- Norway provides guarantee for new solar power project in South Africa Press release 14/09/2026
- Norway to Open Embassy in Qatar Press release 11/09/2026
- Norway to Close its Embassy in Malawi Press release 11/09/2026
- Press information: Guest List for the Funeral of King Harald V Press release 09/09/2026
- Information meeting for the media about the Funeral of King Harald V Press release 07/09/2026
Documents
- Norway’s main priorities for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly Guidelines 11/09/2026
- Voluntary National Review 2026 Norway Report 18/08/2026
- Strategy for Norway’s cooperation with the World Bank 2026–2030 Plans/strategy 20/03/2026
- Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2024, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation Report 23/01/2026
- Nuclear safety and security Plans/strategy 22/12/2025
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