Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store soon reacted to the expected US President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election, again reiterating that Norway and the US have the closest alliance. In his congratulatory note on X, Twitter, Prime Minister Store said: “Congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. The US is Norway’s most important partner and ally. I look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with the new Trump administration.
Norway-US Relations: A Steadfast Alliance
Norway and the United States have a deep history, particularly through NATO cooperation and working together on global security, trade, and action regarding climate. The quick statement of congratulations from Prime Minister Store indicates Norway continues standing by its tradition of keeping close ties with the United States through Trump’s new administration. The two countries have maintained a long record of cooperation about Arctic policy and defense projects and transatlantic security, which under Trump are considered to become priorities.
A focus on common activities
Being a committed NATO ally, Norway has been in close cooperation with the US on matters of European and Arctic security, especially in the context of rising geopolitical tensions in the region. Store emphasized that this cooperation should continue with the new US administration, which has always demonstrated strong support for Norway’s defense priorities and efforts at regional stability.
Norwegian political analysts believe that the congratulatory message from Store reflects an optimism that the Trump administration would uphold these shared values, meaning robust collaboration on economic and security matters in the future.
Opinion from Global Leaders In Prime Minister Store’s message joining the growing list of congratulatory messages from leaders worldwide, both Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged Trump’s victory as a strategic and economic reason for partnerships with the United States. Many world leaders have expressed optimism for stability in foreign policy and collective efforts on pressing international challenges.
Next Steps for Norway and the US As Trump prepares to take office, his administration is expected to continue strengthening NATO and advancing cooperative projects within the Arctic, both of which align with Norway’s strategic priorities.
