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Meld. St. 12 (2010–2011) - Assistance to Norwegians abroad

Trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights (TRIPS)

The TRIPS Agreement was negotiated during the Uruguay Round and, like the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), is included as an annex to the WTO Agreement.

Diplomatic relations

Norway’s main priorities for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly

Here are the instructions for the Norwegian delegation for 77th session of the UN General Assembly (Unga).

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

International efforts to abolish the death penalty

The right to life and the respect for human dignity and inviolability are underlying principles on which all other human rights and the principles of the rule of law are based. The use of the death penalty is not consistent with these principles and

The background to the treaty

The background to the Treaty concerning Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, which was signed by Norway and Russia in Murmansk on 15 September 2010, goes back more than 40 years.

Petroleum resources

The treaty on maritime delimitation of 15 September 2010 establishes the maritime boundary between Norway and Russia in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean. The delimitation line unambiguously determines which country has the rights to any

Support to Improve Knowledge about Climate-related Peace and Security Risks

To enhance our understanding of the impacts of climate-related peace and security risks, we need more knowledge and facts. Norway has initiated several research and analytical activities to this aim.

Security policy

The primary objective of Norway’s security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom of action, values and interests.

Meld. St. 25 (2013-2014) - Education for Development

The Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration was developed through a process led by Argentina and Norway, with the objective of avoiding military use of schools and strengthen protection of children and education in conflict. The declaration was launched at the

EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021: Priority sectors and programme areas

The EEA and Norway Grants are allocated to sectors that are crucial for development in the beneficiary country, and where there is potential for and interest in cooperation with Norway. The five areas identified for funding both supplement and

Information about international travel and the coronavirus

The global advice against all non-essential travel was rescinded on 1 October 2021. The infection situation and local restrictions can change very quickly. Therefore, travel advice may be issued for specific countries if major challenges related to

The Venezuelan Negotiation Process

In 2021, the Venezuelan government and opposition initiated negotiations on a comprehensive solution to the crisis in the country.

Grants

A large proportion of the grants are awarded to development projects, but support is also provided to projects in key foreign policy areas such as security, Arctic issues, EU/EEA affairs, cultural cooperation, and public diplomacy. You can find

Forms and guides

Applicants for project and programme support should normally use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ application form S01 (Norwegian) / S01 (English).