FOREIGN
RELATIONS
Norway supports international cooperation and the peaceful settlement of disputes, recognizing the need for maintaining a strong national defense through collective security. Accordingly, the cornerstones of Norwegian policy are active membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (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 and bilaterally.
In addition
to strengthening traditional ties with developed countries, Norway
seeks to build friendly relations with developing countries and
has undertaken humanitarian and development aid efforts with selected
African and Asian nations. Norway also is dedicated to encouraging
democracy, assisting refugees, and protecting human rights throughout
the world.
U.S.-NORWAY
RELATIONS
The United States and Norway enjoy a long tradition of friendly association. The relationship is strengthened by the millions of Norwegian-Americans in the United States and by about 20,000 U.S. citizens who reside in Norway. The two countries enjoy an active cultural exchange, both officially and privately.
Principal U.S. Officials
Ambassador--Benson K. Whitney
Deputy Chief of Mission--Kevin M. Johnson
Counselor for Political-Economic Affairs--Kristen F. Bauer
Counselor for Public Affairs--Hillary Olsin Windecker
Management Officer--Nathan Bluhm
Chief, Consular Section--Maria Silver
The U.S. Embassy is located at Henrik Ibsens gate 48, 0244 Oslo (tel. 47-22- 44- 85-50; FAX: 47-22-43-07-77).
