Norway

Luxembourg and Norway enjoy stable, value‑based bilateral relations, anchored in shared commitments to democracy, multilateralism, and international law. While Norway is not a member of the European Union, it is deeply integrated into the EU internal market through the European Economic Area (EEA), which also frames much of its interaction with Luxembourg.

Cooperation between Luxembourg and Norway is further reinforced through multilateral frameworks such as NATO, the OSCE, and the United Nations, where both countries frequently align on key issues including security policy, climate action, and development cooperation. They share a strong commitment to effective multilateralism and to development cooperation policies focused on impact, sustainability, and respect for humanitarian principles, which encourages close coordination and joint engagement in international fora. This convergence is underpinned by regular political dialogue, including ministerial visits and consultations.

Luxembourg conducts its relations with Norway from its Embassy in Copenhagen, while Norway’s non‑resident Ambassador, based in The Hague, is accredited to Luxembourg. The relationship is further supported by Luxembourg’s network of two Honorary Consuls in Norway, in Oslo and Trondheim, which contribute actively to strengthening political, economic, and institutional ties.

From a societal perspective, 93 Luxembourgish citizens currently live in Norway, and 234 Norwegian citizens reside in Luxembourg.  

Trade relations

Commercial relations between Luxembourg and Norway are characterized by high‑value, specialized exchanges, reflecting the structure of both economies.

Luxembourg’s exports to Norway mainly consist of precision instruments, iron and steel products, and specialised manufactured goods, while Norway exports industrial machinery, electrical equipment, and seafood to Luxembourg.

Beyond goods, financial services and maritime activities form a central pillar of bilateral economic relations. Luxembourg has established itself as a key European hub for ship finance, investment funds, and capital market services, which are frequently used by Norwegian shipping, offshore, and energy companies operating internationally. Despite being landlocked, Luxembourg plays a global role in maritime finance and services—an area of particular relevance for Norway’s shipping‑oriented economy.

Energy and the green transition represent a strategic pillar of Luxembourg–Norway cooperation. Norway’s position as a major European energy producer aligns closely with Luxembourg’s role as a hub for sustainable finance and transition‑focused investment.

High‑level bilateral visits have increasingly focused on renewable energy cooperation, hydrogen, electricity interconnections, and decarbonisation of transport and infrastructure systems.

In this context, Luxembourg plays an important role for Norwegian companies seeking access to European and global capital markets. The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) is a recognized platform for Norwegian issuers, particularly in sustainable and transition finance.