Asia and Norway

Want a world-class legal system known for its integrity? Then go to London and get one, judges and all. That’s what Kazakhstan has done. When businesses are looking to invest …

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a “very interesting” message to U.S. President Donald Trump in his latest personal letter, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Thursday. Speaking after a …

The inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was held in the capital of Kazakhstan. During a speech after the inauguration, Mr.Tokayev emphasized that he would …

Today marks exactly one year since North Korea’s leader and a sitting U.S. sitting president met for the first time in history for summit talks. The unprecedented event opened a …

Today, Central Eurasia is undergoing another broad transformation, one that may lead to regional cooperation and growth. This was the take-home message from my visit to Kazakhstan last month for …

Ahead of the June 2019 presidential election in Kazakhstan, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country, Roman Vassilenko, in an interview with N. Sethurupan, reiterates how Kazakhstan has …

Vietnam strives to develop the traditional friendship and multi-faceted co-operation with Norway, and important partner in Northern Europe, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said yesterday. The leader made the …

The International Day of Yoga will be celebrated in Oslo on Sunday, 23rd June 2019 at 10.00 hours at the Norwegian School of Sport Science (NIH). This will be the …

The US will respond with military force if it or its interests are attacked by Tehran, the special representative on Iran said on Thursday. But US Special Representative for Iran, …

Eurasian Media Forum conference this week sought to define “Democracy in Central Asia” and to find ways to confront its consequences — in policy-making decisions, social perceptions, focused on confronting …

The opening ceremony of the 16th Eurasian Media Forum was held on Thursday in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. The three-day forum, which is taking place on May 22-24, has attracted …

The Indian government announced March 27 it successfully fired a ground-based anti-satellite weapon against a satellite in low Earth orbit, a test that is likely to heighten concerns about space …

 Amnesty International has urged the government of Pakistan to take all measures to ensure an end to the practice of enforced disappearances that have long been a stain on the …

A deep divide has emerged within the Foreign Ministry and the Pakistan military on the latter’s policy of using terror groups as strategic assets. Though Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, a …

Fifty-eight Turkish companies traded on Borsa Istanbul received last year investments worth $707 million from Norway’s Oil Fund, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund worth over $1 trillion, according to …

Torbjørn Røe Isaksen, Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway, paid a two-days visit to Malaysia on 25-26 February 2019. The purpose of the visit was to meet Teresa Kok, …

The Association of Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in Norway, led by Miralem Becirovic, organized the marking of BiH’s Independence Day. The ceremony took place in Norway’s capital, with …

US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook underlined a difference between the US and Europe in dealing with Iran. While he said that no government participating in the Warsaw conference …

Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi on Tuesday discussed with Norway’s Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen ways to develop bilateral relations and benefit from the European country’s experience in the field …

Norwegian solar company signed a deal on Oct. 17 to invest 2.5 billion euros in the country over the next five years. “Norway is fully committed to the JCPOA (nuclear deal) …

Malaysia urged Norway to review its decision to ban palm oil-based biofuels and flagged such a move will be a hurdle to successful conclusion of ongoing talks with the four-nation …

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met visiting Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg in New Delhi on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed ways of expanding bilateral ties. “Good exchange of views …

India and Pakistan are big enough countries to ensure that they can decrease bilateral tensions without help from outside, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said Monday.Solberg made the remarks during …

In a unique move a new green compound at the Royal Norwegian Embassy here was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg. She is in the capital for …

Norway Prime Minister Erna Solberg will be in India from Monday for a three-day visit, making her the first foreign leader and head of government to visit New Delhi in …