News and events

30. Sep 2020

Nordic - African business gathering under one digital sky

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a co-host when the Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA) is bringing key stakeholders from African and Nordic business communities together – virtually …

06. May 2020

O Ministro do Desenvolvimento Norueguês apela à cooperação internacional para fortalecer os direitos das meninas e mulheres face o Covid-19

O Ministro do Desenvolvimento, Sr. Dag Inge Ulstein hoje, chama a atenção para a situação das meninas e mulheres durante a Covid-19. Numa crônica conjunta, 59 países apontam para graves consequências como …

30. Mar 2020

Life certificates 2020

Due to the Corona situation NAV will not send life certificates in 2020.

17. Mar 2020

Reduced Opening Hours

The chancery is operating at reduced opening hours.

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Values and priorities

Development policy and humanitarian efforts

Worldwide, 800 million people are living in extreme poverty, and 70 million people have been forced to flee their homes. We have a global responsibility to help people in need and contribute to long-term development and a more just world.

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. Norway will meet these challenges through its strong commitment to NATO, its broad engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts and through international cooperation.

Arts and culture

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

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