The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence ( no, Utenriks- og forsvarskomiteen) is a

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of the

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. It is responsible for policies relating

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or in other polar regions and matters in general relating to agreements between Norway and other states or organizations. It corresponds to the

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and the

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. The committee has 16 members and is chaired by

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of the

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.The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
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and the

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Members 2021–25

Leadership

Chairs

Vice Chairs

First Vice Chairs

Second Vice Chairs

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