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Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”

Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.

A paradigm shift in development aid

Today, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) presented the official aid statistics for 2024, which show that international development aid declined compared to the record high reached in 2023.

Norwegian candidate nominated as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The Norwegian Government supports Bård Vegar Solhjell as candidate to the position as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The position will become vacant when the current Administrator, Achim Steiner, steps down in June.

Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security

Today, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Europe.

Norway and India Promote Integrated Ocean Management at the UN Ocean Conference

Oceans is one of the main priority areas in Norway’s strategy for cooperation with India. Norway and India have collaborated for many years on integrated ocean management and the development of marine spatial plans for the Indian coastline.

Ambassaden i New Delhi søker to studentpraktikanter for høstsemesteret 2025

Vil du være vår neste studentpraktikant? Den norske ambassaden i New Delhi er blant utenrikstjenestens største og mest varierte. Ambassaden dekker India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan og Maldivene.

Generalkonsulatet i Mumbai søker studentpraktikant(er) for høsten 2025

Kom til Mumbai! Vi er en liten, dynamisk og svært aktiv stasjon hvor du som praktikant er en sentral og viktig del av det daglige arbeidet.

Norway to provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova

The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova in 2025. Key focus areas include energy security and humanitarian assistance.

Norway to sign agreements totalling NOK 1.9 billion per year to provide rapid, flexible and targeted humanitarian aid

Norway is entering into six new strategic partnership agreements with the following Norwegian humanitarian organisations: Norwegian Refugee Council, NORCAP, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian Red Cross, Norwegian People’s Aid and Save the Children Norwa

Indian Delegation visits Norway for 9th Joint Working Group on Environment meeting

Norway and India are solidifying their cooperation on environmental issues. It is in this context that an Indian Delegation once again visited Norway last week for the 9th meeting with the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Environment.

Indian Minister of State for External Affairs visits Norway

Norway and India have strengthened their cooperation considerably the last years, in areas core to both countries. Green hydrogen, solar energy and the blue economy are just a few of the many fields where collaboration is set to flourish.