News and events 22. Oct 2017 New Minister of Foreign Affairs 16. Aug 2018 Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide launches new humanitarian strategy ‘Humanitarian action is an important part of the Government’s international engagement, and Norway has increased its humanitarian budget by more than 50 % since 2013. 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 Norway at the High-Level Pledging Event for Yemen in Geneva 26. February. 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”, says the FM. 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 partners The Progressive Party, the Liberal Party and The Conservative Party. 13. Jan 2019 New Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security The Norwegian Government launches new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 19. Dec 2018 Government increases humanitarian efforts ‘Once again, it seems likely that humanitarian needs will reach record heights. The UN global humanitarian appeal estimates that more than 130 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2019. 12. Dec 2018 New citizenship law The Storting (Norwegian parliament) has adopted a resolution that entitles anyone who is, or wishes to become, a Norwegian citizen to dual citizenship. 08. Nov 2018 Human rights as a key component of Norway’s foreign and development Policy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's opening address at a seminar on freedom of speech and freedom of the press - a collaboration between Fritt Ord, The Norwegian Union of Journalists, Article 19 and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Aff 16. Sep 2018 The Explorer: A digital showroom where companies can explore Norway’s offering of green solutions 13. Sep 2018 The Norwegian foreign minister on questions regarding Saudi Arabia and human rights 30. Aug 2018 Johan Sverdrup phase 2: A new milestone for Norway's largest industrial project - This is an important day for Norway. The Sverdrup project is by far Norway's largest industrial project, and is estimated to generate more than NOK 900 billion in future revenues to the state. 1 2 3 4 5 Next