The Norwegian Foreign Ministry (UD) and the National Archives have confirmed to VG that they have collected numerous documents from the basement of prominent diplomats Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen. The retrieval occurred in coordination with the concerned parties following a previous inquiry where Økokrim, Norway's economic crime unit, discovered boxes filled with Oslo-process documents during a raid on February 9. Some of these documents were classified as 'strictly confidential' and 'secret,' highlighting the sensitive nature of what was found.

VG inquired whether the authorities are now confident that no additional documents remain in the basement. However, they have yet to receive a definitive answer. Kjetil Korslien, the area director at the National Archives, confirmed their involvement and indicated that they had visited the basement to assess the documents that were not confiscated by Økokrim. The collaboration reflects a cautious approach to ensure that any relevant documents are accounted for amid the continuing legal processes.

The story underlines the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the involvement of Juul and Rød-Larsen in the Oslo negotiations, a historic peace process. The classification of some documents suggests that further implications could arise, possibly affecting diplomatic relations or leading to new inquiries regarding past protocols. As the situation unfolds, there may be more revelations about the contents of the retrieved documents and their potential impact on public understanding of Norway's role in international diplomacy.