utenrikstjenesten
Utenrikstjenesten, or the Norwegian foreign service, is the network of diplomatic missions and staff that represent Norway abroad and implement Norwegian foreign policy. It comprises the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oslo and Norwegian embassies, consulates, and permanent missions around the world, as well as the personnel stationed at these offices.
The main tasks of the utenrikstjenesten include safeguarding Norwegian interests and citizens abroad, conducting diplomacy and
Organizationally, the foreign service is overseen by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and a Permanent Under-Secretary,
History and scope: the Norwegian foreign service has evolved since the early 20th century, expanding as Norway