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08. Jan 2021

Norway assumes key leadership tasks in UN Security Council

As a member of the UN Security Council 2021-2022, 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 on Children and Armed Conflict.

23. Sep 2021

Press Statement on Climate and Security

Press Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ine Eriksen Søreide, following the Security Council Open debate on Climate and Security, 23 September 2021.

17. Sep 2021

Press Statement on Afghanistan

Joint press statement on Afghanistan by Security Council penholders Norway and Estonia, 17 September 2021.

09. Sep 2021

Press Statement on Afghanistan

Joint press statement on Afghanistan by Security Council penholders Norway and Estonia, 9 September 2021.

16. Aug 2021

Press Statement on Afghanistan

Joint press statement on Afghanistan by Security Council penholders Norway and Estonia, 16 August 2021.

16. May 2021

Press Statements following Middle East UNSC meeting

Press Statements following the Security Council Open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, 16 May 2021.

12. May 2021

The Situation for Women in Myanmar

The Norwegian Delegation to the UN organized an expert-level meeting for UN Security Council members on 12 May 2021, in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar.

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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.

Development policy and humanitarian efforts

Worldwide, 800 million people are living in extreme poverty, and 70 million people have been forced to flee their homes. We have a global responsibility to help people in need and contribute to long-term development and a more just world.

Climate change and the environment

Climate change and environmental damage are two of the most dramatic challenges facing the world today. Many countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. In our part of the world, the changes in the Arctic region are particularly dramatic and worrying.

The High North

Large parts of Norway lie north of the Arctic Circle. Sound management of the abundant Arctic resources is high on Norway’s agenda. This requires global cooperation based on scientific knowledge and international law.