News and events

21. Mar 2019

Norway and the UN to host international conference on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises

Together with the UN and other partners, Norway will host an international pledging conference to strengthen efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises. The conference will take place in Oslo on 23-24 May.

17. Mar 2019

Excludes exploration and production companies from the Government Pension Fund Global

The Norwegian Government is proposing to exclude companies classified as exploration and production companies within the energy sector from the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) to reduce the aggregate oil price risk in the Norwegian economy.

17. Mar 2019

North Atlantic Seafood Forum

North Atlantic Seafood Forum held a conference in Bergen 6 March 2019. Prime Minister Erna Solberg guested the event and said that ”Norway is deeply committed to the global ocean agenda and to the development of a sustainable ocean economy”.

27. Feb 2019

Norway to provide NOK 150 million in humanitarian support to Yemen

State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Audun Halvorsen, was representing …

12. Feb 2019

The Security Architecture in Europe

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ine Eriksen Søreide, gave a keynote speech about the …

12. Feb 2019

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of the TIPH contributing countries

“The TIPH will close down in an orderly, safe and dignified manner within a realistic …

12. Feb 2019

Norway’s report to the UN Human Rights Council (UPR)

“The Norwegian Government has done a great deal to strengthen human rights in Norway” …

24. Jan 2019

Prime Minister Erna Solberg has expanded her Coalition Government

The Christian Democratic Party has been included in the Government along with coalition …

13. Jan 2019

New Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

The Norwegian Government launches new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

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Values and priorities

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.

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.

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

The High North

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