Official account of the Norwegian Embassy in India. Also responsible for Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Follow the Ambassador at
@NorwayAmbIndia
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Dear friends, I complete 100 days in India today
Sharing a few top memories, starting with presenting credentials to Hon'ble
@rashtrapatibhvn
, visiting
#RajGhat
&
#Gandhimuseum
, my 1st saree & 1st Diwali in India!
Thank you for enabling me to settle in and learn everyday! 🇳🇴🇮🇳
.
@IndianNavy
frigate INS Tabar with Royal Norwegian Navy Skjold-class stealth patrol craft HNoMS Storm in Norway's Bergen harbour for a maritime partnership exercise yesterday. 🇮🇳🇳🇴
Congratulations to India for successfully conducting a soft landing at the Moon’s south pole! A great achievement and an important step in the exploration of Space
#Chandrayaan_3
We welcome MPs
@priyankac19
@Tejasvi_Surya
@HibiEden
to 🇳🇴. They are visiting as part of our regular youth politicians initiative to create better knowledge of Norway in India. The MPs will visit Oslo & Stavanger & learn about political, economic & sustainability initiatives.🇳🇴🇮🇳
Thank you for hosting our State Secretary
@akravik79
at the parliament building.
Learning about the world’s largest democracy through spectacular exhibitions of India’s culture, traditions and religions 🙏🇳🇴🇮🇳
@NorwayMFA
@NorwayAmbIndia
Was an absolute pleasure to meet
@akravik79
, Deputy Foreign Minister, Norway and give him a tour of the old and the new Parliament building. I wish him a good stay and here’s to further strengthening of India-Norway ties.
@norwayinindia
Pleased to receive
@AnuragKunduAK
Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights and hear about their excellent work in this area. Norway prioritises and values
#childrensrights
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We are pleased to announce that Mr Mano Sekaram has been officially appointed as Norway’s Honorary Consul General to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. We look forward to working with
@ManoSeky
and continuing our good cooperation in Sri Lanka.
@MFA_SriLanka
@NorwayMFA
A very warm welcome to our new colleague
@BottheimM
, our new Minister-Counsellor & Deputy Head of Mission. Welcome, Martine! We look forward to working with you. Bio:
आज से मैं दिल्ली और मुंबई की दो दिवसीय यात्रा शुरू कर रहा हूँ। मैं अपने साथ नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा, हाइड्रोजन, वेस्ट मैनेजमेंट, वित्त और शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में नार्वे की कंपनियों का एक व्यापार प्रतिनिधिमंडल लाया हूँ। व्यापार के क्षेत्र में 🇳🇴 और 🇮🇳 का सहयोग गति पकड़ रहा है।
Minister Counsellor
@BottheimM
hosted colleagues from other
#UNSC
elected member countries present in
#India
to brief on the recently concluded
#NorwayUNSC
presidency.
Proud of our collaboration with
@NIPICU
@MoHFW_INDIA
! Also visited critical care centre for new borns in Shishu Aspatal Alwar where
#Yashodas
as mothers aide is proving crucial. Also saw the human milk bank - imp innovation & supportive tool. Thank you for a great learning trip!
My Op-Ed in
@IndianExpress
today about the film
#MrsChatterjeeVsNorway
. It incorrectly depicts Norway’s belief in family life and our respect for different cultures. Child welfare is a matter of great responsibility, never motivated by payments or profit.
#Norwaycares
The Embassy participated in the first Raisina Forum for Future Diplomacy organised by
@orfonline
, represented by
@johanbjerkem
. Young diplomats from all over the world exchange on crucial geopolitical topics. Great initiative, the world needs more dialogue, not less!
@samirsaran
Persons with disabilities are entitled to enjoy the same rights and must be given the same opportunities as others.
Welcome to the Global Disability Summit
#GDS2022
16-17 February.
We will join forces and
#CommitToChange
.
@IDA_CRPD_Forum
👉
Norway’s Minister of International Development
@dagiulstein
meets representative Norwegian companies working with
#India
& contributing to the fight against the pandemic.
#COVID19
Today the
@NorwayAmbIndia
met with Baljit Singh Padda for lunch. The Singh family has served Indian food to Norwegians for more than 40 years! With dishes from all over India, Baljit aims to pay tribute to longstanding Norway-India relations.
@NorwayIndia
@IndiainNorway
Book launch 📚: Climate neutral and resilient farming systems. Edited by NIBIO scientist Udaya Sekhar Nagothu, it highlights how
#agriculture
#foodsecurity
are particularly vulnerable to
#climatechange
. Read here:
Today we celebrate the Norwegian Constitution Day. Although this year will be different with no parades or gatherings, the spirit of people, peace, freedom and equality strengthens on!
Finally, sincere thanks to the Dean of Diplomatic Corps in India Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam for the farewell today.
Thank you India &
@norwayinindia
for four fantastic years. Final group photo with my staff. I know you will receive my successor with as much warmth and love!
The Embassy is experiencing a surge in visa applications. We have a limited capacity presently at the Embassy, and are working tirelessly to ensure all cases are processed in time. We urge all applicants to bear with us.
Statement by Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide at the Security Council open debate on ensuring equitable access to
#Covid19
vaccines in contexts affected by conflict and insecurity.
I'd like to congratulate India & PM Modi for this important step of banning single-use plastic items. This will reduce amount of plastic that ends up in nature. It'll also reduce amount of plastic that needs to be collected & recycled: Dy Head of Mission, Norwegian Emb. in India
Norwegian Minister for International Development
@dagiulstein
& Amb
@FrydenlundHans
visit Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital in Delhi to witness collaboration between Norwegian and Indian health institutions. Good health is key to development!
@Norecno
This
#WorldEnvironmentDay
we present 'Longship', our latest project on carbon capture and storage. It is the largest industrial climate project in Norway's history, aimed at cutting emissions.
#WorldEnvironmentDay2021