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.
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
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.
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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- Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Sweden's NATO membership News story 27/02/2024
- Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference in the panel “Europe’s Finest Hour? Building a Defence Union in Challenging Times” Speech/statement 17/02/2024
- Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference at the panel “Towards Stability and Peace in the Middle East: De-escalation Challenge" Speech/statement 17/02/2024
- Announcement of this year’s threat and risk assessments News story 14/02/2024
- Opening address by the Prime Minister at Leangkollen Security Conference Speech/statement 05/02/2024
Documents
- 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
- Meld. St. 27 (2018–2019) - Norway’s Role and Interests in Multilateral Cooperation Report to the Storting 14/06/2019