News and events

07. Jan 2020

Oppdatert reiseinformasjon Saudi-Arabia

UDs reiseinformasjonstekst for Saudi-Arabia og Bahrain er nå oppdatert som følge av den siste tidens hendelser i Irak (januar 2020).

19. Dec 2019

Norway seeking seat on UN Security Council in 2021-2022

Many of the challenges the world is now facing can only be addressed through cooperation with other countries. The UN is the most important forum for international cooperation.

23. Jan 2020

Norway concerned after attack in Yemen

'I am deeply concerned after the attack on a military camp in Yemen, resulting in more than 100 casualties. The attack undermines de-escalation and peace-efforts of the Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths’ …

23. Jan 2020

Condolences

Condolences from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said, the Sultan of Oman.

19. Jan 2020

Two Norwegian children and their mother have received assistance to return to Norway from Syria

One child who is thought to be seriously ill, the child’s mother and one sibling landed in Norway last night. Staff from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accompanied the family on their journey to Norway …

14. Jan 2020

Important milestone for CO₂ projects achieved

Numerous countries have agreed on allowing export of CO₂ for the purpose of geological storage offshore under the "London Protocol". The decision is an international breakthrough for capture, transport …

06. Jan 2020

Norway strongly condemns attacks on US embassy

30. Dec 2019

Norway submit it's National Plan on Climate

To inform the EU countries, the European Commission and the ESA, the Norwegian Government is presenting a status plan on Norway's climate policy. The status plan deals with emissions under the Effort Sharing …

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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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