Espen Barth Eide
Born: 1964
Current appointments:
Minister of Foreign Affairs (A)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Jonas Gahr Støre's Government
16.10.2023–
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for Norwegian foreign policy, the promotion of Norway’s interests internationally and the foreign service, which includes embassies, permanent missions and delegations, and consulates general.
Past appointments:
Minister of Climate and Environment (A)
Ministry of Climate and Environment - Jonas Gahr Støre's Government
14.10.2021–16.10.2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs (A)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Jens Stoltenberg's Second Government
21.09.2012–16.10.2013
Minister of Defence (A)
Ministry of Defence - Jens Stoltenberg's Second Government
11.11.2011–21.09.2012
State Secretary
to the Council of State Støre, Jonas Gahr
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Jens Stoltenberg's Second Government
28.06.2010–11.11.2011
State Secretary
to the Council of State Faremo, Grete
Ministry of Defence - Jens Stoltenberg's Second Government
20.10.2009–28.06.2010
State Secretary
to the Council of State Strøm-Erichsen, Anne-Grete
Ministry of Defence - Jens Stoltenberg's Second Government
17.10.2005–20.10.2009
State Secretary
to the Council of State Jagland, Thorbjørn
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Jens Stoltenberg's First Government
17.03.2000–19.10.2001