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's Arctic Policy
The Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on Arctic policy November 2020. A short version is now available in English. The new white paper underlines the importance of bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation with our neighbours and partners in the Arctic, also in the face of a more challenging security environment.
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.
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.
Related topics and insights
What's new
Latest news
- Statement at Arctic Frontiers Speech/statement 09/05/2022
- Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation News story 09/03/2022
- Statement by the European Union, Iceland and Norway regarding the Northern Dimension policy News story 09/03/2022
Contact
Section for the High North, Polar Affairs and Marine Resources
E-mail: Seksjon.for.nordomradeprosjektet.polarsaker.energi.og.ressurser@mfa.no
Phone: +47 23 95 15 64
Address: Postboks 8114 Dep., 0032 Oslo
Visitor address: 7. juniplassen 1 / Victoria Terrasse 7,