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Norway - Relations with U.S. (Notes)

U.S.-NORWAY RELATIONS The United States and Norway enjoy a long tradition of friendly association. The relationship is strengthened by the millions of Norwegian-Americans in the United States and by about 10,000 U.S. citizens who reside in Norway. The two countries enjoy an active cultural exchange, both officially and privately. Principal U.S. Officials Ambassador--Benson K. Whitney Deputy Chief of Mission--Kevin M. Johnson Counselor for Political-Economic Affairs--Kristen F. Bauer Counselor for Public Affairs (Acting)--Kirk Samson Management Officer--James K. Stiegler Chief, Consular Section--Maria Silver Senior Commercial Officer--vacant Defense Attache--Capt. James G. Stevens, USN Chief, Office of Defense Cooperation--Col. Richard Harris, USAF Labor Attache--George A. Noll Regional Security Officer--Colin Sullivan The U.S. Embassy is located at Henrik Ibsens Gate 48, 0244 Oslo (tel. 47-22- 44- 85-50; FAX: 47-22-43-07-77).