News and Events

17. Oct 2019

Embassy phones are down

Our main phone line is down. In the meantime, you can reach us at +1 202.469.3965. Or you may email us at [email protected] Thank you.

17. Oct 2019

The Dream We Carry: Speech by PM Solberg at Frankfurter Buchmesse

Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the opening of the Frankfurt Book Fair, 15 October 2019.

07. Oct 2019

National Budget 2020: Outline of economic developments and fiscal policy

The Norwegian economy is in its third year of economic expansion. Activity is expanding throughout the country and in most sectors. The strong performance of the Norwegian economy is expected to continue …

07. Oct 2019

NOK 500 million to climate-related disaster risk reduction and hunger prevention

The Government will allocate NOK 500 million to efforts to promote climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and hunger prevention. The funding will be provided under the aid budget.

07. Oct 2019

Proposed NOK 1.4 billion increase in aid budget

The Government has proposed to increase the total aid budget from NOK 37.8 billion to NOK 39.2 billion. The Government will intensify Norway’s work to promote achievement of the Sustainable Development …

07. Oct 2019

Intensified efforts and closer cooperation on human rights

Press release | Oct. 7, 2019 | ‘Human rights are under considerable pressure. In response to this, we are increasing our support for human rights efforts by NOK 77 million in 2020,’ said Minister of Foreign …

18. Sep 2019

Norway to provide NOK 30 million for school meals in Mali

Sept. 13, 2019 | Funding from Norway will be used to provide nutritious school meals to some 55,000 children in conflict-torn Mali. "Malnourished children have problems learning, no matter how good the …

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Values and priorities

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.

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.

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

Norwegian society

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