Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, now Norway’s finance minister, has called on all parties in the Iran war to exercise restraint and resume diplomatic dialogue. Speaking to El Pais, he said “the attack on Iran has no basis in international law.”
Asked whether NATO is going through one of its worst moments since its creation in 1949, he said there are significant challenges in the transatlantic relationship.
Stoltenberg added: “There have always been some differences among the allies. I am certain that we will remain united to protect one another.”
On the economic impact, he noted that rising oil prices may not benefit Norway, given the country’s exposure to international financial markets and the effects of stock market declines.
“Norway now has significant exposure to international financial markets through our sovereign wealth fund. The stock market declines are hurting us more than the rise in the price of crude oil is helping us,” he added.
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