The High North
The world is turning its attention towards the North where Norway has key interests to pursue. By investing in knowledge, business development and international cooperation we are strengthening Norway’s position as a responsible actor and partner in the North.
Norway has Chairmanship of Barents Arctic-Euro Council
‘The Barents Euro-Arctic Council is an important body for international cooperation. We are looking forward to taking over the Chairmanship of the Council and helping to build a strong and sustainable Barents region,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
Arctic Strategy
The Arctic is important for Norway and for the world as a whole. The Government’s vision is for the Arctic to be a peaceful, innovative and sustainable region where international cooperation and respect for the principles of international law are the norm The Norwegian Government presented on 21 April a new Arctic Strategy. An English short version of the strategy is now available.
The Arctic Council
The Arctic Council is the only circumpolar body for political cooperation at government level. It provides a forum for discussion between the eight Arctic states and representatives of indigenous peoples on issues of common interest. The Council promotes sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic.
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National budget 2021: Major focus on North Norway
07/10/2020: ‘The Arctic is our most important area of strategic responsibility. This is reflected in the budget proposal for 2021 and in the Government’s long-term priorities. We must safeguard Norwegian interests in the north and to do so we must further develop North Norway as a strong, viable and highly competent region,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
The Minister's Statement at the Arctic Frontiers
27/01/2020: 'The Arctic today is a region characterized by peace, stability and international cooperation. This is no coincidence. It is a result of political choices. It is something we have worked hard to achieve. And it is something we will work hard to maintain,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said in her statement at the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø.
Latest news
- A policy for growth and stability – for the people in the north and for the whole country Press release 27/11/2020
- Major focus on North Norway Press release 07/10/2020
- Statement at Arctic Frontiers Speech/statement 27/01/2020
- Statement at Barents Council foreign ministers meeting Speech/statement 03/10/2019
- Norway takes over Chairmanship of Barents Euro-Arctic Council Press release 03/10/2019
- The Arctic – An Ocean of Opportunity Speech/statement 09/04/2019
- Remarks at the High North Dialogue 2019 Speech/statement 04/04/2019
- Main address at Arctic Frontiers Speech/statement 21/01/2019
Documents
Norway’s Arctic Strategy
The Government’s new Arctic Strategy, presented on 21 April 2017.
Contact
Section for the High North, Polar Affairs and Marine Resources
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