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.

13. Jan 2021

Global travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be extended.

The global travel advice will be extended to apply until 1 March 2021.

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.

16. Jan 2021

UN Security Council on Yemen

Statement by Ambassador Mona Juul at the Security Council meeting on Yemen, 14 January 2021.

15. Jan 2021

Norway steps up support to UN’s peacebuilding efforts

‘Ending conflicts and building sustainable peace requires a combination of efforts. Norway will continue to play an active role in the Peacebuilding Commission and we have disbursed the first part of our …

08. Jan 2021

Norway assumes key leadership tasks in UN Security Council

As a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will chair the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Sanctions Committee, the Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, and the Working Group …

08. Jan 2021

Norway’s comprehensive climate action plan

Norway is committed to achieving its emission reduction target under the Paris Agreement. Today, the Government is presenting a white paper describing its action plan for transformation of Norwegian society …

07. Jan 2021

Statement on the GCC Summit

'Norway welcomes the news from the GCC Summit about prospects of ending the dispute between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt.The reopening of land, air, sea borders between Saudi Arabia and …

05. Jan 2021

Digital entry registration from today

Today, the digital travel register is being launched, which will replace the temporary, paper-based, solution. To improve infection control, the Norwegian Government decided before Christmas that all persons …

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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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