News and events

01. Dec 2019

New Oslo Action Plan to combat landmines

‘Under the Norwegian presidency, the new and ambitious Oslo Action Plan is being adopted to step up action against landmines.

22. Oct. 2019

Visa applications

Dear all visa applicants, this is the current status for Visa applications from the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

27. Oct 2019

Commitments worth NOK 583 billion for the ocean at the Our Ocean conference in Oslo

“I am very pleased with the great engagement shown at the Our Ocean conference these two days in Oslo. 370 commitments have been made, at a total value of at least NOK 583 billion (63 billion dollars),” said Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.

11. Dec 2019

Transit at Oslo airport (OSL) – do you need a transit visa?

Please be aware that some nationals are required to be in possession of an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when passing through the international transit area of Oslo airport. Starting 15th of December 2019 …

06. Dec 2019

Norway to strengthen cooperation with the UN on marine plastic litter from shipping and fisheries

‘In the fight against marine litter, it is vital to strengthen the capacity to prevent pollution from shipping and fisheries in developing countries. Norway is therefore allocating NOK 40 million to a …

25. Nov 2019

Norway Launches International Development Strategy on Combating Non-Communicable Diseases

‘We cannot eradicate poverty by 2030 without better health. Norway’s new strategy to combat non-communicable diseases in developing countries makes a key contribution to those goals,’ says Minister of …

25. Nov 2019

Safe Schools Declaration endorsed by 100 countries

Schools, pupils and teachers are being attacked in many conflict situations around the world today. One hundred countries have now endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration on protecting children and education …

20. Nov 2019

The oceans could hold the key to future food security

With better ocean management, it could be possible to harvest and produce more than six times more food from the world’s oceans that we do today, according to a new report.

20. Nov 2019

UN consensus on strengthening protection of human rights defenders

A Norwegian-led resolution on human rights defenders has been adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Committee. ‘At a time when human rights are coming under severe pressure, it is important that …

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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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