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.

Medlemskapet i Nato er av grunnleggende betydning for forsvaret av Norge. Her fra øvelsen Trident Juncture. Foto: Nato

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

IAEA er sentral i å sørge for at statspartene overholder sine forpliktelser om ikke-spredning. Her fra diskusjoner om Iran i Det internasjonale atomenergibyrået. Foto: IAEA

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.

Norge bidrar i FN-operasjonen Minusma i Mali - som et bidrag i kampen mot straffefrihet. Foto: FN

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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