Asia and Norway

OSLO – In a landmark moment for bilateral relations, Norway and India have signed a series of agreements today that will elevate their partnership to new heights. The visit of …

OSLO — In a solemn ceremony at the Royal Palace on Monday evening, King Harald V conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit upon Indian Prime …

OSLO — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oslo on Monday morning for the first visit by an Indian leader to Norway in more than four decades, capping the …

OSLO, May 16 – Norway is preparing to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this Monday for a historic two-day visit that promises to propel the Indo-Norwegian partnership into a …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a six-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy starting May 15 to boost India’s bilateral …

Uzbekistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ismatulla Irgashev, held talks with Norway’s newly appointed ambassador, Helene Sand Andresen, focusing on efforts to sustain dialogue on Afghanistan’s future, officials said. According to …

Pakistan and Norway on Wednesday signed the country’s first landmark bilateral agreement under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, opening the door to international carbon trading, climate finance and major …

The United Kingdom, European Union (EU), Norway and the United Nations have voiced concern over a Pakistani military regime strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, stressing the need …

Oslo, Norway – A wave of optimism swept through Oslo’s business and political corridors today as high-level discussions paved the way for a significant expansion of the India-Norway partnership. With …

Việt Nam attaches importance to strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Norway, as the two sides have favourable conditions to complement each other and expand mutually beneficial cooperation towards green transition and …

A Norwegian state-linked multinational stand accused of orchestrating a sustained campaign to crush unionization at its Bangladesh subsidiary, exploiting weak legal systems to avoid accountability for over 14 years, a …

Norway’s Parliament has launched a probe into reports that state‑controlled telecoms giant Telenor exposed hundreds of Myanmar opposition figures to arrest and detention during its exit from the country after …

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, told Norway’s Chargé d’Affaires for Afghanistan, Per Albert Ilsaas, that the Islamic Emirate seeks good relations with all countries, including Pakistan, and expects Islamabad …

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has secured its first major shipbuilding deal since taking over and reviving the Pipavav shipyard, signing a letter of intent (LoI) with Norway’s Rederiet …

Norwegian telecom operator Telenor on Wednesday posted quarterly earnings slightly below market expectations and flagged a negative adjustment of 500 million Norwegian crowns ($49.8 million) related to rising costs in …

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Committee to launch a project focused on researching and collecting data on geological hazards in Afghanistan, …

Norwegian seafood exports to Việt Nam are making quite the splash in 2025, continuing their upward swim after a successful 2024. The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has announced that total …

A Norwegian marine research vessel named RV Fridtjof Nansen will conduct a survey of fish resources and ecosystems in the Bay of Bengal, according to Fisheries and Livestock Advisor Farida …

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff is planning to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oslo next week to restart nuclear talks, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. …

Indonesia and Norway have agreed to support the efforts of the secretary-general of the United Nations (UN) to ensure the international organization adapts and remains relevant to the new circumstances …

Afghan Acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation met with Per Albert Ilsaas, the Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires to Afghanistan, discussing the challenges faced by Afghan refugees amid the ongoing forced deportations …

The Kazakhstan–Norway Business Council took place on April 8, 2025, in Oslo — a groundbreaking event between the two nations, designed to boost trade and economic cooperation, forge direct connections …

Afghan Ambassador in Abu Dhabi Maulvi Badruddin Haqqani has urged Norway to play a constructive role in strengthening Afghanistan’s ties with the international community, particularly European nations. He made the …

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is enhancing Vietnam’s imported seafood industry by developing new strategic collaborations with local partners and launching the Norwegian Salmon Academy in Ho Chi Minh City …

Bangladesh President Mohammed sought Norway’s assistance in carrying out the reform programmes of the interim government as its new Ambassador Håkon Arald Gulbransen presented credentials to him at Bangabhaban in …