The High North - Visions and strategies
Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Speech/statement | Date: 18/11/2011
The High North is Norway’s number one foreign policy priority, as set out in the Government’s first and second policy platforms. The Government launched its High North Strategy in 2006, and followed it up with the report New Building Blocks in the North in 2009 – setting out its priorities for the next 10–15 years.
Foreword
The High North is Norway’s number one foreign policy priority, as set out in the Government’s first and second policy platforms. The Government launched its High North Strategy in 2006, and followed it up with the report New Building Blocks in the North in 2009 – setting out its priorities for the next 10–15 years.
In this white paper, The High North. Vision and policy instruments, the Government presents a coherent, long-term Norwegian policy for dealing with the challenges and opportunities we are facing in the High North. This edited short version provides an overview of the main points discussed in the white paper. I hope that it will spark a greater interest in developments in the High North and inspire you to read more about Norway’s High North policy.
Oslo/Bodø, 18 November 2011