Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Espen Barth Eide (Lab.)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Anne Beathe Tvinnereim (Cent.)
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's new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries
What will be the key issues for Norway in our Africa policy in the coming years?
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Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance
The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia’s attacks and to maintain critical public functions.
Latest from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
What's new
- Statement by Minister Kristiansen Tvinnereim on the reopening of the Adre crossing into Sudan News story 20/08/2024
- Norway's new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries News story 16/08/2024
- Norway's Representative Office in Palestine is closed until further notice Press release 16/08/2024
- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide: ‘Consequential for our relationship with the Netanyahu government’ Press release 08/08/2024
- The presidential election in Venezuela Press release 02/08/2024
Documents
- Strategy for Norwegian engagement with African countries Plans/strategy 19/08/2024
- Legalisation Guidelines/brochures 16/08/2024
- Annual report 2023: The Norwegian National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct Report 01/07/2024
- Women, Peace and Security Guidelines 03/06/2024
- Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy Plans/strategy 15/05/2024
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