News and events

23. Jun 2018

Norway for the UN Security Council 2021-2022

Norway has launched a campaign, seeking member states’ support for an elected seat in the United Nations Security Council in 2021-22.

16. Oct 2018

Buchmesse 2019: The dream we carry

Norway is Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2019. Experience Norwegian literature …

08. Oct 2018

Illicit Financial Flows: Taking Stock and Setting the Agenda

Minister of International Development Nikolai Astrup's statement at an event on illegal …

24. Sep 2018

Norway provides NOK 1.68 billion to UN humanitarian fund (CERF)

‘The agreement with CERF will ensure greater predictability for our humanitarian …

13. Sep 2018

Norway intensifies efforts in the Sahel region

Norway is stepping up its efforts in the Sahel, and today the Government is launching …

04. Sep 2018

NOK 325 million in humanitarian aid to the Lake Chad region

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide announced this contribution in Berlin …

15. Aug 2018

Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide launches new humanitarian strategy

‘Humanitarian action is an important part of the Government’s international engagement …

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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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