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Macron’s Oslo Visit Culminates in Strategic FranceNorway Partnership

The visit capped 41 years without a French presidential trip to Norway, signaling a new era of bilateral cooperation.

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Overview

  • Princess Ingrid Alexandra attended the gala, marking her second state visit of the year and fourth royal gala appearance.
  • The Royal Palace dinner welcomed 72 guests and featured speeches by King Harald and President Macron.
  • Macron and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met to chart a course for deeper collaboration ahead of the partnership.
  • Brigitte Macron toured Oslo’s Munch Museum with Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit as part of cultural exchanges.
  • The state visit concluded with Macron and Støre announcing a comprehensive strategic partnership to bolster existing Franco–Norwegian cooperation.