Strategic Delegation in Oslo Advances Poland-Norway Security Cooperation Ahead of WSF 2026

As part of the preparations for the Warsaw Security Forum 2026, and following the official announcement of Norway as the event’s Partner Nation, a high-level WSF delegation paid a working visit to Oslo to further strengthen Polish-Norwegian relations and advance strategic dialogue on European and transatlantic security.

The delegation was led by Prof. Katarzyna Pisarska, Chair of the Warsaw Security Forum, and included Paweł Bliźniuk, Member of the Sejm and Vice-Chairman of the Polish-Norwegian Parliamentary Group, as well as Maciej Dachowski, Head of the Foreign Policy and European Integration Program at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation. The visit focused on consolidating political commitment and shaping Norway’s comprehensive engagement in the Partner Nation format for WSF 2026.

On the first day, the delegation participated in the Oslo Security Conference, officially inaugurated by Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway. The Conference featured Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, as Guest of Honor. During the session “Norway & Poland – Close Allies in Northern Europe”, Prime Minister Sikorski underlined the unprecedented strength of Polish-Norwegian bilateral relations, and extendend an invitation to the Warsaw Security Forum 2026, marking Norway’s upcoming role as Partner Nation.

In the panel “How to Deter Russia while Carving out a Future Path for Ukraine”, Prof. Pisarska delivered an assessment of the evolving security environment, emphasizing that while Europe remains united in its diagnosis of the Russian threat, divisions persist regarding risk tolerance and long-term deterrence strategies.

A separate strategic perspective was introduced by Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, during the panel “Navigating the ‘New Normal’”. High Representative highlighted the systemic erosion of the UN Charter and the structural paralysis of the UN Security Council, particularly in situations where a permanent member engages in illegal armed intervention, underscoring the growing gap between international norms and enforcement mechanisms.

The second day of the visit focused on operationalizing Norway’s Partner Nation role within the WSF framework. A series of high-level meetings emphasized a whole-of-society approach, integrating government, parliament, industry, civil society, and the think-tank community.

A meeting with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre provided an opportunity to exchange views on international priorities and ongoing cooperation in the area of security. The discussion was followed by focused consultations at the Norwegian Ministry of Defence with Minister Tore O. Sandvik, which concentrated on the operational dimension, as the MOD takes the lead role in coordinating Norway’s comprehensive participation and involvement across the entire Partner Nation format for WSF 2026. The delegation also reinforced parliamentary ties at the Storting in a meeting with Ine Eriksen Søreide, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. Finally, the partnership with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), represented by Director Kari Osland ensured that the analytical and research-driven pillars of WSF 2026 remain robust and collaborative.

This visit serves as a direct preparatory stage for a high-level Polish parliamentary delegation, led by the Warsaw Security Forum, scheduled to visit Norway in Spring 2026.

We remain deeply grateful to the Ambassador of Norway to Poland, H.E. Øystein Bø, for his steadfast support in facilitating this mission and enhancing the bond between our two nations.