News and events

14. Apr 2021

Norway increases funding for humanitarian efforts in Mozambique

The Norwegian Embassy in Maputo announces that Norway will contribute approx. USD 4 million (NOK 36,5 million) in humanitarian and emergency aid to Mozambique. The assistance will be distributed to the …

14. Apr 2021

Noruega aumenta financiamento para esforços humanitários em Moçambique

A Noruega irá contribuir com cerca de 36,5 milhões de Coroas (aprox. USD 4 milhões) em ajuda humanitária e de emergência à Moçambique. A assistência será canalisada através das Organizações das Nações …

17. Mar 2021

Lovász and Wigderson to share the Abel Prize

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize for 2021 to László Lovász of Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary, and Avi Wigderson of the Institute for Advanced …

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 …

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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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