Australia–Norway relations
Australia |
Norway |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Australian Embassy, Copenhagen, Denmark | Royal Norwegian Embassy, Canberra, Australia |
| Envoy | |
| Australian Ambassador to Denmark, Norway and Iceland H.E. Kerin Ayyalaraju | Norwegian Ambassador to Australia H.E. Anne Grete Riise |
Diplomatic relations between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Kingdom of Norway were established in 1947.
Australia and Norway collaborate in managing matters related to Antarctica. Both countries have Territorial claims in Antarctica, and they share a mutual border at 45 degree East longitude. They also completely accept each other's territorial claims in the continent.
Australia and Norway share similar views in many matters, including human rights, international peace and order, sustainability, and open trade. The two nations’ stances on whaling issues, however, are dissimilar.
In 2001, disagreements on the MV Tampa affair resulted in intense public exchanges between the authorities of Australia and Norway.
Bilateral trade between Australia and Norway has gradually increased. The two nations have also entered into trade agreements and other affiliations.
Australia currently has no embassy in Norway; Consular services for Australia are offered at the embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark on behalf of Norway. Norway has an embassy in Canberra.