News

21. Oct 2018

Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region 2018-2020

Norway is stepping up its efforts in the Sahel. 10 September the Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its strategy for the Sahel region for the period 2018-2020.

21. Oct 2018 | New York

Norwegian Statement in the Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question

Statement by Ambassador Tore Hattrem in the Security Council Open Debate on the Situation …

16. Oct 2018 | Cairo

International Day of the Girl Takeover

This October across the world, girls stepped into the shoes of Ambassadors, Mayors …

15. Aug 2018

Transit at Oslo airport Gardermoen – do you need a transit visa?

08. Jul 2018

Nordic roundtable on women leadership

Women’s leadership in peace, security and development in focus during high-level …

08. Jul 2018

Old banknotes taken out of circulation

The old series of Norway’s 100-krone and 200-krone notes are no longer legal tender …

22. Nov 2017

Outsourcing of visa application services

The Norwegian Embassy in Cairo has outsourced the reception of Schengen C – visa …

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Values and priorities

Arts and culture

Norway has a vibrant arts and culture sector that has deep historical roots. Today, as in the past, many Norwegian artists and other cultural professionals find inspiration beyond Norway’s national borders.

The High North

Large parts of Norway lie north of the Arctic Circle. Sound management of the abundant Arctic resources is high on Norway’s agenda. This requires global cooperation based on scientific knowledge and international law.

Energy and marine resources

Peace, stability and security

Climate change and the environment

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