The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to inquiries from the control committee regarding the country’s connections to the Epstein scandal, notably through the archive of Terje Rød-Larsen related to the Oslo Accords of the 1990s. In their response, the ministry conceded that they could have conducted a more in-depth academic assessment of the archives in question. This acknowledgment comes amidst growing demands from political parties, including Rødt and Senterpartiet, for a public hearing on the matter, emphasizing the urgency and public interest in the investigation.

Rødt and Senterpartiet have expressed dissatisfaction with the ministry's response, insisting that a transparent and thorough examination of the archives is essential for accountability concerning Norway's previous involvement in international diplomatic efforts and their connections to the scandal. This call for greater transparency also reflects broader concerns about the integrity of governmental actions during sensitive historical events like the Oslo peace process.

Additionally, recent findings by Økokrim, the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime, have uncovered documents marked as 'strictly confidential' and 'secret' within Rød-Larsen’s archives. This discovery has intensified scrutiny on how records related to such significant matters were handled and has triggered further calls for reforms within the country's foreign policy oversight mechanisms.