News and events

18. Jun 2020

Norway elected to the UN Security Council

Today, Norway was elected as a member of the UN Security Council for the period 2021–2022. ‘We would like to thank the UN member states for the confidence they have shown in us.

18. Feb 2021

Travel to countries and areas that are included in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advice

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues travel advice when there are reasons why Norwegian citizens should avoid travelling to a particular country or area. The advice is based on an overall assessment of safety and security.

05. Mar 2020

Koronaviruset. Saudi-Arabia innstiller alle internasjonale på ubestemt tid

Saudiske myndigheter har innført stans av all flytrafikk på ubestemt tid, fra og med søndag 15. mars.

02. Mar 2021

Minister of Foreign Affairs ‘deeply concerned about situation in Yemen’

‘After six years of armed conflict, the civilian population of Yemen is now facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. I am deeply concerned about the situation. At the High-Level Pledging Event …

24. Feb 2021

Security Council meeting on climate and security

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the UN Security Council debate on the theme of “Maintenance of international peace and security: Climate and security”, 23 February 2021.

23. Feb 2021

Meeting of the International Donor Group for Palestine (AHLC): Cautious optimism for Israel and Palestine

‘Although the Palestinians are still facing major challenges, I am cautiously optimistic after the meeting today. While the situation last year was characterised by political deadlock between Palestine …

19. Feb 2021

Stricter rules upon arrival in Norway

The government is announcing new measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. The government will also increase its checks while enforcing stricter rules in relation to the use of quarantine hotels. The government …

17. Feb 2021

Why the rich world cannot afford to leave the poor behind on vaccines

Vaccines offer hope but the virus still has the upper hand. We must invest in equitable access to end the pandemic – for all our futures.

17. Feb 2021

Introductory remarks in connection with the presentation of the white paper on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021

The white paper on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy means a lot to me. Because it is concerned with what kind of society our children are going to grow up in and take over.

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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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