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U.S. Relationship

Ulriken cable railway in Bergen, Norway. Gorgeous views from the top of the hill.
Ulriken cable railway in Bergen, Norway. Gorgeous views from the top of the hill.

U.S.-Norway Relations

The United States established diplomatic relations with Norway in 1905, following Norway’s separation from its union with Sweden. The United States and Norway enjoy a long tradition of friendly relations based on democratic values and mutual respect. Norway is a co-founder and steadfast strategic Ally in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It hosts and participates in NATO exercises
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Ulriken cable railway in Bergen, Norway. Gorgeous views from the top of the hill.

Bilateral Economic Relations

The United States and Norway have a dynamic economic partnership that is creating jobs, driving the development of safe and secure energy sources, and fostering innovation. In 2022, Norway became the largest supplier of natural gas to Europe, playing a critical role in European energy security. Norway is deploying clean technology, including investing in U.S. offshore wind on
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Ulriken cable railway in Bergen, Norway. Gorgeous views from the top of the hill.

International Organizations and Fora

Norway and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations and fora, including the African Development Bank, Arctic Council, Asian Development Bank, Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, Inter-American Development Bank, International Monetary Fund, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),
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Integrated Country Strategies

The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.

Investment Climate Statements

The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.

U.S. Department of State

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