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Responsibilities

The Ministry of Children and Families has the overall responsibility for family matters, children and upbringing, religious and life stance affairs and consumer affairs.

Agreement Norway - Botswana

European cooperation

EEA Grants The EEA Grants are Norway’s, Iceland’s and Liechtenstein’s contribution towards reducing economic and social disparities in Europe. Funding is provided to 15 beneficiary states in Central and Southern Europe within a variety of different

Administrative leadership

The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Ministry. The Ministry's leader group consists of the Secretary General, the Deputy Secretary General, the Head of Information and the Director Generals of the Ministry's Departments.

Norway condemns the recent attack against the diplomatic premises of Iran in Damascus

Diplomatic premises and diplomatic and consular staff enjoy a special status under international law and must be protected.

Press centre

Contact information and other information for the press can be found here.

Statement on Renewed OSCE European Security Dialogue

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement (digital) on behalf of Norway on the Renewed OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) European Security Dialogue.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson OSCE, 8 February

Norwegian humanitarian policy in a time of crises

A greater number of protracted armed conflicts, declining respect for international humanitarian law, accelerating climate change and record numbers of people experiencing food shortages and hunger. This is the bleak backdrop for Norway’s new

Inaugural Address

At a change of government, a declaration will normally be prepared to present the main lines of the new government's policy.

Agreement Norway - Monaco

Norway to provide NOK 745 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

The UN estimates that nearly 15 million people - 40 % of Ukraine's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is now allocating an additional NOK 745 million in support to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

Norway is extending its cooperation with the EU on transporting Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European hospitals for medical treatment. Norway will continue the medical evacuation operation until November 2024.

Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024

'The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year. Norwegian and allied security is not to be taken for granted. We face a more dangerous and more

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

Statement from Minister for Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on ceasefire negotiations: 'Expect more from both parties'

‘It is critical that both Hamas and Israel do more to establish a ceasefire in Gaza. The whole world is watching and expects both parties to demonstrate willingness to reach an agreement’, says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. ‘Gaza is a man-made

Minister Eide’s remarks at the launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy

(as delivered) High Commissioner, dear Filippo, dear Anne Beathe, dear humanitarian friends. It's fantastic to be here. Anne Beathe said it all, basically, but I would also like to underline a few points that matter a lot in this context from my

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide May 15 at Oslo Concert Hall

Joint statement on minimization of highly enriched uranium

Joint statement between the National Nuclear Security Administration of the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway concerning minimization of highly enriched uranium.

Norway to establish embassy in Senegal

Norway will open an embassy in Dakar in the autumn of 2024. The mission will also be responsible for several other countries in West Africa.

Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people

‘The situation in Gaza is a man-made disaster. Israel's use of military force is having a disproportionately severe impact on the civilian population and is not in line with international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire and

Soil protection

Compared to many other countries, Norway has limited areas of arable land. Safeguarding food production requires strong soil protection measures, combined with better utilization of available farmland.However, soil conservation must be balanced