Security policy
The primary objective of Norwegian security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom of action. A broad set of political, military, diplomatic, economic and international legal instruments is used to achieve this objective. The key pillars of the Government’s security policy are: predictable international cooperation, based on international law; the peaceful settlement of disputes; cooperation with NATO Allies; and cooperation on foreign and security policy with other Nordic countries.
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The primary object of Norway's security policy
The primary objective of Norway’s security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom of action, values and interests. A strong and credible national defence capability is key to safeguarding Norway’s security
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Promoting disarmament and non-proliferation
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is the cornerstone of the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime.
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Counter-terrorism and the fight against organised crime
Norway attaches importance to ensuring an integrated approach to preventing and combating all forms of violent extremism and terrorism. This message is communicated in various ways: in the UN and in international negotiations.
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- Norway donates bomber ammunition to Ukraine News story 13/06/2024
- Norway and EU sign Security and Defence Partnership Press release 06/06/2024
- Norway and Ukraine sign security cooperation agreement News story 31/05/2024
- Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group News story 23/05/2024
- Norway and Ukraine agree on security assurances Press release 15/04/2024
Documents
- Meld. St. 5 (2023–2024) - A Resilient Health Emergency Preparedness Report to the Storting 24/11/2023
- Meld. St. 14 (2021–2022) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation Report to the Storting 31/08/2022
- Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region (2021–2025) Plans/strategy 14/07/2021
- Meld. St. 35 (2020–2021) - Norwegian exports of defencerelated products in 2020, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation Report to the Storting 11/06/2021
- Meld. St. 17 (2020–2021) - Cooperation for Security Report to the Storting 12/03/2021