Foreign relations of Norway

The foreign relations of Norway are based on the country's membership in NATO and within the workings of the United Nations (UN). Additionally, despite not being a member of the European Union (EU), Norway takes a part in the integration of EU through its membership in the European Economic Area. Norway's foreign ministry includes both the minister of foreign affairs and minister of

History

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was established on the same day that Norway declared the dissolution of the union with Sweden: June 7, 1905. Although diplomats could not present credentials to foreign governments until the Swedish king formally renounced his right to the Norwegian throne, a number of unofficial representatives worked on the provisional government's behalf until the first Norwegian ambassador, Hjalmar Christian Hauge, sought accreditation by the United States Secretary of State Elihu Root on November 6, 1905.

The initial purposes of the newly formed Foreign Ministry were to represent Norway's interests through diplomatic channels, and to provide consular services for Norwegian shipping and commerce overseas. In 1906, the Storting decided to establish six embassies in Europe, with two more in the Americas: one in the United States and one in Argentina. 20 consular offices were also opened.

During World War I, the foreign ministry was confronted with unprecedented challenges in maintaining neutrality for Norway, in particular in order to protect its merchant fleet.

In 1922, the ministry was consolidated and reorganised to ensure fuller cooperation between the diplomatic and consular branches. The reorganization included the formation of a designated career path for diplomats that included completion of a university entrance examination and professional experience from international trade. The economic hardship of the times forced austerity measures at the ministry for the next several years.

When Norway was invaded by Nazi Germany in 1940, the government fled to the United Kingdom and reconstituted in exile in Bracknell, outside London. Kingston House in London was later used. The government moved back to Norway following the peace in 1945.

After the end of World War II, Norway was a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the United Nations, the latter having Norwegian Trygve Lie as inaugural Secretary-General.

Elements of policy

Since the end of the Cold War, Norway has developed a model to foreign policy known as the "Norwegian model," the goal of which is to contribute to peace and stability through coordinated response among governmental and non-governmental Norwegian organizations; acting as an honest broker in international conflicts; an informal network of Norwegian individuals with access and credibility among parties; and the willingness to take the long view in international issues.

The post-war foreign policy of Norway can be described along four dimensions:

Strategic alliances

Norway's strategic importance for waging war in the North Atlantic became important in the failed neutrality policy of World War II. Norway became a founding member of NATO in order to ally itself with countries that shared its democratic values. Both through diplomatic and military cooperation, Norway has played a visible role in the formation and operations of NATO. It allowed a limited number of military bases and exercises to be based in its territories, which caused some controversy when NATO decided to put forward bases in Northern Norway in preparation for a conflict with the Soviet Union.

International cooperation

Norway supports international cooperation and the peaceful settlement of disputes, recognizing the need for maintaining a strong national defence through collective security. Accordingly, the cornerstones of Norwegian policy are active membership in NATO and support for the United Nations and its specialized agencies. Norway also pursues a policy of economic, social, and cultural cooperation with other Nordic countries—Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland—through the Nordic Council. Its relations with Iceland are very close due to the cultural bond the two nations share. Norway ended a 2-year term on the UN Security Council in January 2003, and chaired the Iraq Sanctions Committee.

Norway is the only Scandinavian country that is not a member of the European Union. Membership has been proposed within Norway, and referendums over Norwegian membership were held in 1972 and 1994. Popular opinion was split between rural and urban areas. See Norway and the European Union.

The present government is not planning to raise the possibility for future membership.

Norway also has a history of co-operation and friendship with the United Kingdom and Scotland, due to their shared cultural heritage since Viking times. The Vikings conquered areas including the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland for several hundred years. Norway is only 300 kilometres (159 Nautical miles) east of Unst, the northernmost island of Shetland. The Norwegian embassy to the United Kingdom is located in London, and Norway also maintains a Consulate General in Edinburgh. A Norway Spruce is given by the city of Oslo and presented to London as a Christmas tree for display in Trafalgar Square as a token of gratitude for the UK's support during World War II. King Haakon, his son Crown Prince Olav and the country's government lived in exile in London throughout the war. As part of the tradition, the Lord Mayor of Westminster visits Oslo in the late autumn to take part in the felling of the tree, and the Mayor of Oslo then goes to London to light the tree at the Christmas ceremony.

International mediation

Norway has played an active role as a third party mediator in a number of international conflicts. The late foreign minister Johan Jørgen Holst was instrumental in forging the Oslo Accords between Israel and the PLO. Thorvald Stoltenberg was part of the unsuccessful mediation team in seeking an end to the war in Bosnia. Norway has contributed both mediation services and financial assistance in Guatemala.

As of 2005, Norwegian diplomats are acting as mediators in Sudan, Bosnia, Sri Lanka, and Colombia. Some of those countries accuse Norway of supporting and propping up separatist groups. Israel is often bitter with harsh criticisms from Norwegian politicians. The spat was at its highest when finance minister Kristin Halvorsen supported boycott of Israeli goods.[1] in early 2006. Finance ministry spokesman, Runar Malkenes, told the BBC News website that "there are no moves to push for a boycott of Israeli goods" at government level.[2] Eritrea has been actively supported by Norway during its liberation from Ethiopia.[3] As of recent, Ethiopia expelled six Norwegian diplomats due to Norway's alleged support to 'Terrorist group and Eritrea'.[4] Norway retaliated by cutting aid to Ethiopia.

International disputes

Territorial claims in Antarctica (Queen Maud Land and Peter I Island) are only recognized by Australia, France, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Status-seeking

A number of scholars have argued that Norway has through its foreign policy engaged in status-seeking.[5][6] Through an activist foreign policy, Norway has sought to elevate its standing among the international system's small powers and middle powers, and earn recognition from the great powers.[5][6]

Africa

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Algeria		Norway has an embassy in Algiers. Algeria has an embassy in Oslo.
Angola		Norway has an embassy in Luanda. Angola has an embassy in Oslo.
Burundi		Norway has an embassy in Bujumbura. Burundi has an embassy in Oslo.
Egypt		Norway has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Oslo.
Eritrea		Norway has an embassy in Asmara. Eritrea has an embassy in Oslo.
Ethiopia		Norway has an embassy in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia has an embassy in Oslo.
Ghana		Norway has an embassy in Accra. Ghana has an embassy in Oslo.
Kenya		See Kenya–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Nairobi. Kenya has an embassy in Oslo.
Madagascar		Norway has an embassy in Antananarivo. Madagascar has an embassy in Oslo.
Malawi		Norway has an embassy in Lilongwe. Malawi has an embassy in Oslo.
Mali		Norway has an embassy in Bamako. Mali has an embassy in Oslo.
Morocco		See Morocco-Norway relations Morocco has an embassy in Oslo. Norway has an embassy in Rabat.
Mozambique		Norway has an embassy in Maputo. Mozambique has an embassy in Oslo.
Nigeria		Norway has an embassy in Abuja. Nigeria has an embassy in Oslo.
South Africa		Norway has an embassy in Pretoria and two consulates-general in Cape Town and Johannesburg. South Africa has an embassy in Oslo.
Sudan		See Norway–Sudan relations Norway has an embassy in Khartoum. Sudan has an embassy in Oslo.
Tanzania		Norway has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has an embassy in Oslo.
Tunisia		Norway has an embassy in Tunis. Tunisia has an embassy in Oslo.
Uganda		Norway has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda has an embassy in Oslo.
Zambia		Norway has an embassy in Lusaka. Zambia has an embassy in Oslo.
Zimbabwe		Norway has an embassy in Harare. Zimbabwe has an embassy in Oslo.

Americas

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Argentina		Norway has an embassy in Buenos Aires. Argentina has an embassy in Oslo.
Belize	August 20, 1906	Since 2011, Belize and Norway have an Agreement concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters they had signed in 2010.[7]
Brazil		See Brazil–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Brasília and consulate-general in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has an embassy in Oslo.
Canada		See Canada–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Ottawa and four consulates-general in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.[8] Canada has an embassy in Oslo.[9] Both nations are full members of the Arctic Council, of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, of NATO and of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade about relations with Norway See also: Norwegian Canadians
Chile		See Chile–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Santiago. Chile has an embassy in Oslo.
Colombia		Norway has an embassy in Bogotá. Colombia has an embassy in Oslo.
Cuba		Norway has an embassy in Havana. Cuba has an embassy in Oslo.
El Salvador		See El Salvador–Norway relations
Grenada		Both countries have signed Tax Convention on May 19, 2010.[10]
Guyana	1979	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 August 1979.[11]
Honduras		See Honduras–Norway relations
Mexico	1906	See Mexico–Norway relations Mexico has an embassy in Oslo. Norway has an embassy in Mexico City.
Peru		Norway has an embassy in Lima. Peru has an embassy in Oslo.
United States	1905	See Norway–United States relations Norway has an embassy in Washington, D.C. and four consulates-general in Houston, New York City, Philadelphia and San Francisco.[12] United States has an embassy in Oslo.[13] See also: Norwegian Americans
Uruguay		Norway is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay is accredited to Norway from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
Venezuela		Norway has an embassy in Caracas. Venezuela has an embassy in Oslo.

Asia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Afghanistan		See Afghanistan–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Kabul. Afghanistan has an embassy in Oslo.
Bangladesh	1971	Norway has an embassy in Dhaka. Bangladesh has an embassy in Oslo.
Cambodia		Norway has an embassy in Phnom Penh. Cambodia has an embassy in Oslo.
China	October 5, 1954	See China–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Beijing and three consulates-general in Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.[14] China has an embassy in Oslo.[15]
India	1947	See India–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in New Delhi[16] and three consulate-generals in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.[17] India has an embassy in Oslo.[18]
Indonesia		See Indonesia–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Jakarta. Indonesia has an embassy in Oslo.
Iran		Norway has an embassy in Tehran. Iran has an embassy in Oslo.
Iraq		Norway has an embassy in Baghdad. Iraq has an embassy in Oslo.
Israel		See Israel–Norway relations Norway was one of the first countries to recognize Israel on February 4, 1949. Both countries established diplomatic relation later that year. Norway has an embassy in Tel Aviv.[19] Israel has an embassy in Oslo.[20] See also: History of the Jews in Norway
Japan	November 1905	Norway has an embassy in Tokyo. Japan has an embassy in Oslo.
Jordan		Norway has an embassy in Amman. Jordan has an embassy in Oslo.
Kazakhstan		Norway has an embassy in Nur-Sultan. Kazakhstan has an embassy in Oslo.
Lebanon		Norway has an embassy in Beirut. Lebanon has an embassy in Oslo.
Malaysia	1957	See Malaysia–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has an embassy in Oslo.
Mongolia	January 11, 1968	See Mongolia–Norway relations Mongolia is accredited to Norway from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Norway is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.
Myanmar		Norway has an embassy in Yangon. Myanmar has an embassy in Oslo.
Nepal	January 26, 1973	See Nepal–Norway relations Diplomatic relations were established on January 26, 1973. Norway established an embassy in Kathmandu in 2000.[21] Norway's aid to Nepal was around 2 million NOK in 2008. Norwegian aid prioritizes education, good governance and energy. In 2008, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim visited Nepal.[22] In 2009, Prime Minister Prachanda visited Norway.[23] In May 2008, a small bomb exploded outside the Norwegian embassy in Kathmandu. No one was injured.[24][25] Norway has an embassy in Kathmandu. Nepal has an embassy in Oslo.
Pakistan	1947	See Norway-Pakistan relations Pakistan and Norway have friendly ties. Norway and Pakistan ties date back to the 1980s, the Pakistani community is the largest foreign immigrant community in Norway. Norway has an embassy in Islamabad. Pakistan has an embassy in Oslo.
Palestine		A Palestinian representation in Oslo has had status of "general delegation". In December 2010 during a visit to Norway Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad announced that this mission would be upgraded to a diplomatic mission. This will take effect early in 2011. With the rank of ambassador its head will have the title "head of the Palestinian mission". Norway thus becomes the fourth European country to take similar steps, following Spain, France and Portugal. The upgrade does not constitute recognition of a Palestinian state by Norway, however.[26]
Philippines	March 2, 1948	See Norway–Philippines relations Relations between the Philippines and Norway were established on March 2, 1948, the Philippines has an embassy in Oslo while Norway has an embassy in Manila. Norway is also involved in the peace process in the Philippines related to Moro and Communist insurgencies and is also a member country of the International Monitoring Team for the GPH-MILF Peace Process. Norway is also the third country facilitator for the GPH-CPP–NPA–NDF Peace Process. Trade between the Philippines and Norway amounted up to $73 million.[27][28][29] Norway has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Oslo.
Saudi Arabia		See Norway–Saudi Arabia relations Norway has an embassy in Riyadh and consulate-general in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Oslo.
Singapore		Norway has an embassy in Singapore. Singapore has an embassy in Oslo.
South Korea	March 2, 1959[30]	See Norway-South Korea relations The establishment of diplomatic relations between Kongeriket Noreg and the Republic of Korea began on March 2, 1959. Relations are very so good to be getting better in every cooperation since 1959. Royal Norwegian embassy in Seoul.[31] and an Honorary Consulate in Busan.[32] South Korean embassy in Oslo.[33] Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about bilateral relations with South Korea South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs about bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Norway (in Korean)
Sri Lanka	1948	Norway has an embassy in Colombo. Sri Lanka has an embassy in Oslo.
Syria		In March 2012 the Norwegian Foreign Ministry announced that the Norwegian embassy in Damascus will be temporarily closed, mainly due to the deteriorating security situation in the country, however Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre also emphasized the closing being a political signal. One Norwegian diplomat will remain, stationed at the Danish embassy.[34] Norway has been aligned with the Western nations' criticism of the Assad government and with allegations from human rights organizations of violence against protesters from the military and security forces.
Thailand		Norway has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Oslo.
Turkey		See Norway–Turkey relations Norway has an embassy in Ankara and consulate-general in Istanbul. Turkey has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
United Arab Emirates	1972	Norway has an embassy in Abu Dhabi. United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Oslo.
Vietnam	November 25, 1971	Norway has an embassy in Hanoi. Vietnam has an embassy in Oslo.

Europe

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Albania		Norway has an embassy in Tirana. Albania has an embassy in Oslo.
Armenia	June 5, 1992	Armenia is represented in Norway through its embassy in Copenhagen (Denmark). Norway has an honorary consulate in Yerevan. Approximately 2,000 Armenians live in Norway. See also: Armenians in Norway
Azerbaijan		Norway has an embassy in Baku. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Oslo.
Austria		Norway has an embassy in Vienna. Austria has an embassy in Oslo.
Belgium		Norway has an embassy in Brussels. Belgium has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Bosnia and Herzegovina		Norway has an embassy in Sarajevo. Bosnia and Herzegovina has an embassy in Oslo.
Bulgaria	August 20, 1906	Norway is accredited to Bulgaria from its embassy in Bucharest, Romania. Bulgaria has embassy in Oslo.[35] Both nations are full members of the Council of Europe, of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and of NATO.
Croatia	1992	See Croatia–Norway relations Croatia has an embassy in Oslo. Norway has an embassy in Zagreb. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Cyprus		See Cyprus–Norway relations Cyprus-Norway relations are foreign relations between Cyprus and Norway. Diplomatic relations were established on March 22, 1963.[36] The government in Cyprus considers that "bilateral relations between Cyprus and Norway are excellent in all fields".[37] Neither country has resident ambassadors. Cyprus is represented in Norway through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden and 2 honorary consulates, one in Oslo and the second in Kristiansand. Norway is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Athens, Greece and an honorary consulate in Nicosia.[38] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.[37] On August 21, 1951, there was a Consular Convention and an Exchange of Letters relating to establishing diplomatic relations. On May 2, 1951 there was a Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income. On May 17, 1962 there was an Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement on the Abolition of Visa Requirement in Nicosia. On March 5, 1963 there was an Agreement on Commercial Scheduled Air Transport signed in London.[39] Norway provides direct funding to the Cypriot Government and also to local authorities, NGOs and educational institutions through EEA and Norway Grants.[40] The NGO Fund in Cyprus is co-financed by the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism. It was established in 2004.[41] In 2006, Norway increased its commitment to offer a total contribution of 4.66 million euros.[41] In 2007 a delegation from the EEA and Norway Grants went to Cyprus to "monitor the spending of Norwegian funds given to Cyprus as part of the European Economic Area."[42] In 2008 Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre traveled to Cyprus to meet President Demetris Christofias. They met to discuss Norway's assistance to the Cypriot village of Salamiou, in Paphos. The Norwegians plan to rebuild an old elementary school in the village. It will then become a Regional Centre for Environmental Education at the cost of €735,000.[43] The taxation levels in Cyprus are considerably lower than in Norway, and Cyprus has actively courted Norwegians to move to Cyprus.[44] Among the Norwegians who moved to Cyprus is the shipping billionaire John Fredriksen, who was the richest man in Norway.[45][46][47] In 1996 tax rules in Norway were changed to keep shipping companies competitive and under the Norwegian flag. By 2008 changes to the tonnage tax regime to harmonize them with the European Union forced some companies to register in Cyprus.[48] Norwegian Service rig company Prosafe moved their headquarters to Cyprus.[49] Several Norwegian retirees also moved to Cyprus; this too is largely to benefit from the lower tax rate on Cyprus and the minimal crime.[50] The Norwegian colony on Cyprus is in Paphos.[50] Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs: list of bilateral treaties with Norway Cyprus is accredited to Norway from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.[51] Norway is accredited to Cyprus from its embassy in Athens, Greece.[52]
Czech Republic		Norway has an embassy in Prague. Czech Republic has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Denmark		See Denmark–Norway relations Both countries have a very long history together, both countries were part of the Kalmar Union between 1397 and 1523. Norway was in Union with Denmark between 1537 and 1814. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1905, after Norway's independence. Both countries are full members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States, of NATO, and of the Council of Europe. There are around 15,000 Norwegian people living in Denmark and around 20,000 Danish people living in Norway.[53] Denmark has an embassy in Oslo.[54] Norway has an embassy in Copenhagen.[55] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Estonia		Estonia has an embassy in Oslo.[56] Norway has an embassy in Tallinn.[57] Both countries are full members of NATO and of the Council of Europe.
European Union		See Norway–European Union relations Norway is part of the EU market via the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area.
Finland		See Finland–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Helsinki.[58] Finland has an embassy in Oslo.[59] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
France	1905	See France–Norway relations Norway has an embassy in Paris. France has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Georgia		Norway has an embassy in Tbilisi. Georgia has an embassy in Oslo.
Germany		See Germany–Norway relations Germany has an embassy in Oslo. Norway has an embassy in Berlin, a consulate-general in Hamburg and a consulate in Düsseldorf. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Greece		See Greece–Norway relations Greece has an embassy in Oslo.[60] Norway has an embassy in Athens.[52] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Holy See	1982	The Holy See is accredited to Norway form its nunciature in Stockholm, Sweden. Norway is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Bern, Switzerland.
Hungary	1920	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1920, but diplomatic representations were set up only in 1947–1948. Hungary has an embassy in Oslo and 2 honorary consulates (in Stavanger and Sarpsborg).[61] Norway has an embassy in Budapest.[62] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Iceland		See Iceland–Norway relations In 2007, the two countries signed a defense agreement, covering surveillance and military defense of Icelandic air space and economic zone. It means that Norwegian jet fighters and surveillance aircraft will be patrolling Icelandic air space. It is underlined that the agreement with Norway only covers peacetime. In case of a military conflict it is still NATO and the United States Government that will carry the main responsibility for Iceland's defense.[63] The agreement was signed following the decision to pullout US military from the Keflavík naval air base.[64] Norway has an embassy in Reykjavík.[65] Iceland has an embassy in Oslo.[66] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Ireland		Norway has an embassy in Dublin.[67] Ireland has an embassy in Oslo.[68] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
Italy		Norway has an embassy in Rome. Italy has an embassy in Oslo and five consulates in Ålesund, Bergen, Stavanger, Tromsø and Trondheim. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Kosovo		See Kosovo–Norway relations Norway recognized Kosovo on March 28, 2008.[69] Norway has an embassy in Pristina, while Kosovo has hinted that it will include Norway in the second wave of embassy openings.
Latvia		Norway has an embassy in Riga. Latvia has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Lithuania		Norway has an embassy in Vilnius. Lithuania has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Luxembourg		Norway has an embassy in Luxembourg City. Luxembourg has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Malta	1965	Malta is accredited to Norway from its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Norway is accredited to Malta from its embassy in Rome, Italy.
Moldova		See Moldova–Norway relations
Monaco		Norway is accredited to Monaco from its embassy in Paris, France and maintains an honorary consulate in Monaco.[70][71] Monaco maintains an honorary consulate in Oslo.[72]
Montenegro		Norway has an embassy in Podgorica. Montenegro has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of NATO.
Netherlands		Norway has an embassy in The Hague and consulate-general in Rotterdam. Netherlands has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
North Macedonia	1993	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1993.[73] Norway has an embassy in Skopje. North Macedonia has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of NATO.
Poland		See Norway–Poland relations Norway has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of NATO and of the Council of Europe.
Portugal		Norway has an embassy in Lisbon. Portugal has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Romania	April 3, 1917	See Norway–Romania relations Both nations were established formal relations on April 3, 1917. Norway has an embassy in Bucharest.[74] Romania has an embassy in Oslo.[75] Both nations are full members of NATO and of the Council of Europe.
Russia	October 30, 1905	See Norway–Russia relations Both nations were established formal relations on October 30, 1905.[76] Norway has an embassy in Moscow, a consulate-general in St. Petersburg and a consulate in Murmansk.[77] Russia has an embassy in Oslo and two consulates-general in Barentsburg and Kirkenes.[78] See also: Kola Norwegians
Serbia		See Norway–Serbia relations Norway has an embassy in Belgrade.[79] Serbia has an embassy in Oslo.[80] Both nations are full members of the Council of Europe and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Norway supported the 1999 NATO bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and later participated in the Kosovo Force.
Slovakia		Norway has an embassy in Bratislava. Slovakia has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Slovenia		Norway is accredited to Slovenia from its embassy in Zagreb, Croatia. Slovenia is accredited to Norway from its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Spain		See Norway–Spain relations Norway has an embassy in Madrid, a consulate-general in Barcelona and a consulate in Alicante. Spain has an embassy in Oslo. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
Sweden	1905	See Norway-Sweden relations Both nations established diplomatic relations in 1905, after the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden in 1905. Norway has an embassy in Stockholm.[81] Sweden has an embassy in Oslo.[82] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
Switzerland		Norway has an embassy in Bern and two consulates-general in Geneva and Zürich. Switzerland has an embassy in Oslo.
Ukraine	1992	See Norway–Ukraine relations The two countries established formal relations in 1992 Norway recognized Ukraine's independence in 1991 Norway has an embassy in Kyiv.[83] Ukraine has an embassy in Oslo.[84] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
United Kingdom	1905	See Norway–United Kingdom relations Both nations established formal relations in 1905 when Norway became independent. Norway has an embassy in London.[85] United Kingdom has an embassy in Oslo.[86] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.

Oceania

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Australia	1905	See Australia–Norway relations The bilateral countries between Australia and Norway were established diplomatic relations in 1905, following the Norway's independence since 1814. Australia has an honorably consulate in Oslo, and is represented in Norway through its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Norway has an embassy in Canberra. See also: Norwegian Australians
New Zealand	1905	See New Zealand–Norway relations Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1905, after Norway's independence. There are approximately 1,400 Norwegians living in New Zealand and 409 New Zealanders living in Norway.[87] Reidar Sveaas, director of P&O Maritime Ltd. and honorary consul to Auckland said in 2000 that excellent opportunities existed for New Zealand to trade with the world's second largest oil-producing country, Norway.[88] New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities.[89] In 2004, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark became as the first Prime Minister to ever visits Norway. She said that both countries see eye-to-eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales.[90] New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands.[91] Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.[92] See also: Norwegian New Zealanders

See also

• List of diplomatic missions in Norway
• List of diplomatic missions of Norway
• List of ambassadors to Norway
• Norway and the European Union
• Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Arctic policy of Norway

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Further reading

• German, Robert K. "Norway and the bear: Soviet coercive diplomacy and Norwegian security policy." International Security 7.2 (1982): 55-82 online.
• Holst, Johan Jørgen, ed. Norwegian Foreign Policy in the 1980s (Oxford UP, 1985).
• Padelford, Norman J. "Regional cooperation in Scandinavia." International Organization 11.4 (1957): 597-614; relations with Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland, 1920-1955. online
• Pisarska, Katarzyna. "Peace Diplomacy and the Domestic Dimension of Norwegian Foreign Policy: The Insider's Accounts." Scandinavian Political Studies 38.2 (2015): 198-215.
• Riste, Olav. "The historical determinants of Norwegian foreign policy." in J. J. Holst, ed. Norwegian Foreign Policy in the 1980s (1985): 12–26.
• Salmon, Patrick. Scandinavia and the Great Powers 1890-1940 (2002) excerpt
• Salmon, Patrick. "How to write international history: Reflections on Norsk utenrikspolitikks historie." Diplomacy and Statecraft 9.1 (1998): 208-223.

External links

• Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
• History of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Norwegian)