Government of the Kingdom of Norway 2016

Head: Erna Solberg, Prime Minister

Members: 9 (Prime Minister + 8 Ministers)

Chairperson: Max Krupp

Available Positions (* Experienced):

• Governor of Svalbard*
• Minister of Petroleum and Energy
• Minister of Trade and Industry
• Minister of Finance
• Minister of Climate and the Environment
• Minister of Foreign Affairs*
• Minister of Defense*
• Minister of Justice and Public Security

 

Official interest in the Arctic: 

• Exercise authority in the High North in a credible, consistent and predictable way
• Be at the forefront of international efforts to develop knowledge in and about the region
• Be the best steward of the environment and natural resources in the High North
• Provide a suitable framework for further development of petroleum activities
• Safeguard the livelihoods, traditions and cultures of indigenous peoplesdevelop people-to-people cooperation
• Strengthen cooperation with Russia