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NATOs generalsekretær Mark Rutte besøkte Norge 22. mai 2025 sammen med statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre, utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide og forsvarsminister Tore O. Sandvik. Under besøket fikk Rutte innsikt i Norges strategiske rolle i nordområdene, og hvordan norske og allierte styrker jobber sammen. Etter en fin dag i Nord-Norge møtte Mark Rutte pressen for en prat om dagen.

18 March: Visit by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

As part of Exercise Cold Response 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit the exercise area in Northern Norway.

Media representatives are invited to attend a press meeting in connection with the visit.

Participation requires registration via the link provided further down on this page.

Programme

The Secretary General will deliver a short statement, followed by an opportunity for media to ask questions.

There may also be opportunities for one-on-one interviews, but this has not yet been confirmed.

Date and location

  • Date: 18 March 2026
  • Time: After lunch (exact time to be confirmed)
  • Location: Bardufoss area (within driving distance)

Further details regarding time, location, and practical arrangements will be shared with registered media once confirmed.

Registration deadline: 17 Mach 12:00

Please note that participation may be subject to capacity limitations and operational considerations.