Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Espen Barth Eide (Lab.)

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Åsmund Grøver Aukrust (Lab.)

Minister of International Development

The main task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to secure and promote Norway’s interests internationally. Norway’s interests are determined by such factors as its geographical location in a strategically important area, its open economy, its position as a coastal state and steward of substantial marine resources, and its extensive exports of oil and gas.
Å ivareta norske interesser i samarbeidet med EU er et felles ansvar.

Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security

Press release 04/04/2025

Today, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Europe.

Blilde av Utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide er i Ukraina gåden på et fortau utendørs i dress

Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine

Press release 27/03/2025

The humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are severe and the need for assistance is enormous. In light of this, the Norwegian Government has decided to provide a total of NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine and to the refugee response in Ukraine’s neighbouring countries in 2025.

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