Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Espen Barth Eide (Lab.)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Åsmund Grøver Aukrust (Lab.)
Minister of International Development

A paradigm shift in development aid
Today, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) presented the official aid statistics for 2024, which show that international development aid declined compared to the record high reached in 2023. A significantly greater decrease is expected in 2025. ‘At the global level, we will be seeing many things change,’ said Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

Ukraine: Norway Supports the Establishment of a Special Tribunal
Norway supports the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute Russians responsible for the attack on Ukraine.
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- Statement by State Secretary Varteressian at the Council of Europe Ministerial Meeting, 14 May Speech/statement 15/05/2025
- A paradigm shift in development aid Press release 15/05/2025
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- Return Strategy 2025 – 2030 Plans/strategy 12/02/2025
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