News and statements

Credit: Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

11. Apr 2018

New agreement on Environment Protection

Norway and Bulgaria signs new agreement on environment protection and climate change today in the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The agreement has a total budget of 15.3 million euro.

Norwegian Foreign Minister speaks before The Committee of Foreign Affars - Photo:Yngve Angvik, Mission of Norway to the EU

21. Mar 2018 | Brussels

Norway close partner with the EU on Foreign and Security Policy

“Our security and prosperity is weaved together. European challenges are also Norwegian”, said Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide to members of the European Parliament.

Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide - Photo:The Norwegian Mission to the EU

01. Feb 2018 | Brussels

Extraordinary meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels

‘The members of the donor group for Palestine reiterated today their strong support for a resumption of peace negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide

27. Feb 2018

Norway increases funding for UN human rights efforts

23. Feb 2018

Norway supports civilian capacity building for the G5 Sahel joint force

24. Jan 2018

146 million available for European regional cooperation projects

18. Jan 2018 | Brussels

Taking Norway’s Arctic Strategy to the EU

20. Dec 2017

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants to Poland

14. Dec 2017

Closer cooperation with Latvia

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The high north

The Arctic is changing. Climate change and melting sea ice are creating challenges but also opportunities in the north. International cooperation is more important than ever.

Climate change and the environment

Climate change and environmental damage are two of the most dramatic challenges facing the world today. Many countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. In our part of the world, the changes in the Arctic region are particularly dramatic and worrying.

Energy and marine resources

The growing world population will need more and more food and energy. Sustainable use of marine resources will help to meet this demand.

Peace, stability and security

The security challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly complex. Political solutions are needed to end wars and armed conflicts. Terrorism and organised crime have to be fought across national borders.

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