For the press: Norway to host the Joint Expeditionary Force Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Nyhet | Dato: 24.10.2025 | Forsvarsdepartementet
On 4–5 November, defence ministers from the ten JEF nations will gather in Bodø to strengthen cooperation and security in Northern Europe.
Topics for discussion will include the security policy developments in the region, the need to enhance operational cooperation among participating nations, and how we together can further develop our collective preparedness.
- In a time of increased uncertainty in our neighboring areas, cooperation within JEF is more important than ever. We look forward to welcoming our partners to Bodø to strengthen our common defence, says Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik.
Press contacts: Lars Gjemble - Tel. +47 909 73 891 / lgj@fd.dep.no
Marita Hundershagen - Tel. +47 902 87 846 / mhu@fd.dep.no
For registration, please send an email to: fdinfo@fd.dep.no