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Launch of Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening remarks at the launch of Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt New York, 18 January

Norwegian delegation in Afghanistan

A Norwegian delegation is in Kabul for talks with the Taliban, the UN and representatives of Afghan civil society about the serious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

APA 2021: Great interest in further exploration activity on the Norwegian shelf

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy offers 53 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the licensing round APA 2021.

Counter-terrorism, prevention of violent extremism and the fight against organised crime

Norway attaches importance to ensuring an integrated approach to preventing and combating all forms of violent extremism and terrorism. This message is communicated in various ways: in the UN, in international negotiations, and through the provision

Norway’s efforts to promote disarmament and non-proliferation

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is the cornerstone of the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime.

Security policy

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

Vaccination of children and adolescents against COVID-19

A vaccine will be offered to children aged 5-11 if so requested by their parents or guardians. This vaccination is provided on a voluntary basis, and there is no general recommendation to vaccinate all children in this age group.

Changes to the TISK strategy

The Norwegian Government is making changes to the TISK strategy (testing-isolation-tracing-quarantine). Transmission quarantine is being replaced with more self-testing, and people who receive a positive test result must notify their close contacts.

Use of COVID-19 certificates being considered for events and venues that serve food or alcohol

The Norwegian Government has tasked the Norwegian Directorate of Health and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health with considering concrete proposals for Regulations regarding use of the COVID-19 certificate at events and venues that serve food

Norway’s key leadership tasks in UN Security Council

In its second year as a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will co-chair the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security together with Kenya. Norway will also continue to hold the subsidiary body chair positions it was given in 2021.

Discussed the security situation with the British Secretary of State for Defence

The challenging security situation in Europe was the main topic when ministers Wallace and Enoksen met in in Oslo on Thursday 13th of January.

New ambassadors from Algeria and Morocco

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 January 2022.

Norway co-hosts the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector

Wednesday 12 January, Norway, Ghana, International Disability Alliance (IDA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) host the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector.

Foreign Minister condemns sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi

'I condemn today’s sentencing to four years in prison of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy', Minister of Foreign Affairs

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period 10 January to 16 June 2022.

Mission of Norway to the EU

On this page you will find our current list of staff, as well as links to useful information about the Mission in English.

Address at the memorial ceremony in honour of Desmond Tutu

In February 1986, I attended a service at a church in Soweto, a predominantly black township outside Johannesburg in segregated South Africa. The service was led by Desmond Tutu. It was a rather different experience from my own sporadic encounters

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Cathedral

Expert group report on Norges Bank’s active management of the GPFG

On 3 January 2022, the expert group reviewing Norges Bank’s active management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) submitted its report to the Ministry of Finance.

Cooperation on foreign and security policy

Norway and the EU cooperate closely in the area of foreign policy. Working together increases our ability to promote shared values and interests effectively.

Changes among the political advisers

Political adviser Kjetil Vevle has been appointed as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as of 7 January 2022.