U.S. & Norway Relations Concerning Natural Gas

Norway and the U.S.

A Natural Partnership in the Oil Industry

Executive Summary

Norway is one of the world richest countries in per capita terms with noteworthy industries, such as, metals, pulp and paper products, chemicals, shipbuilding, and fishing among oil and natural gas. Yet, they have one of the highest standards of living in the world.

Norway’s business practices are much like our own. They are straightforward, great time managers, and detail-oriented.

Despite the main languages being Norwegians (Bokmal and Nynorsk) and Sami, most Norwegians 60 and below speak English well.

Norway’s Relationship with the United States is nothing but positive and has been for decades. As a matter of fact, Americans are allowed into Norway, without a need of a visa for up to three months.

Norway greatly supports international cooperation and peaceful settlement of disputes, recognizing the need national defense through collective security. They are active members of NATO and supportive of the U.N. and its specialized agencies.

Nor way is a part of the Nordic Council where it promotes economic, social, and cultural cooperation with the other Nordic countries: Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland.

Norway is heavily involved in seeking and building friendly relations with developing countries and has undertaken humanitarian and development aid efforts with selected African and Asian nations.

Norway encourages democracy and believes in promoting a global response to climate change and protecting human rights throughout the world.

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Norway is a hereditary constitutional monarchy, where the King is mostly a symbolic figure, his functions mainly ceremonial, yet influences as a symbol of national unity. The King has a council, King’s Council, who exercises his executive powers. He is also the High Protector of the...