Diplomatic relations

Kosovo’s first Ambassador to Norway Uliks Emra presented his letters of credence to his Highness King of Norway Harald V, being accredited as the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Kosovo to the …

The U.S. placed sanctions on six current or former foreign government officials and various support networks in Europe, Asia and Latin America for alleged corruption, the Senior U.S. Government Officials …

The Trump administration says it is exploring ways to extradite a former Venezuelan military spy chief accused of drug smuggling, even after Spain’s National Court rejected a U.S. extradition request. …

The US is confident of a reset in transatlantic relations when a new EU leadership takes office later this year, Washington’s top envoy to Brussels said on Tuesday. US Ambassador …

Mona Juul, Norway’s Ambassador to the UN, was elected President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a one-year period.  ECOSOC is the UN’s central platform for sustainable development. …

Mr Vassilenko started by emphasising the historic nature of the recent election as the former president was not on the ballot for the first time in the country’s history and …

The Prime Minister of Kosovo Ramush Haradinaj hosted a meeting with Foreign Minister of Norway, Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide. The discussed current political developments in Kosovo and the region, increase …

In Monday’s discussion with Norwegian FM Ine Eriksen Soreide, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said affirmation of regional cooperation and stronger economic ties in the region were one of the key …

US President Donald Trump is ready to talk to Iran about a deal that would lift American sanctions but Tehran would need to curtain its nuclear and missile program, as …

Norwegian helicopter operator Helitrans has taken delivery of two Airbus H125 helicopters with digital logcards, becoming the first H125 operator able to manage the maintenance history of its aircraft components …

The Kingdom of Norway has opened an Honorary Consulate in Odesa – the first diplomatic mission of such level on the territory of Ukraine. The opening ceremony of the diplomatic …

An official visit to Norway by Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse looks to boost the traditional friendship and multi-dimensional cooperation, especially trade and investment, between the …

Norway and Cuba ratified this Wednesday their interest in continuing to develop cooperation projects for mutual benefit and also with other Caribbean countries. This was reported by the First Deputy …

Norway and Cuba ratified this Wednesday their interest in continuing to develop cooperation projects for mutual benefit and also with other Caribbean countries. This was reported by the First Deputy …

Norway’s cooperation with the EU is based on this vision: a Europe that is secure, free, and economically strong, and where the individual countries take joint responsibility for addressing shared challenges. …

Oslo, 9 May 2019 – Yerkin Akhinzhanov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan, presented his Letters of Credence to the King of Norway, Harald V. After the ceremony in the Royal Palace, during …

The Norwegian Embassy in Azerbaijan has ceased its operations since May 16, 2019. “Dear Friends in Azerbaijan, We regret to inform you that the last working day for the public …

The costs directly related to Norway’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council amounted to NOK 12 million (USD 1,4 million) in the period 2016-2018. This total includes …

Norwegian poet, dramatist, novelist and journalist, Björnson was one of the most prominent figures of European cultural and social life at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Embassy …

Having previously tried to play hardball with Germany over 5G security the US now says its allies should follow its example. The US wants foreign governments to follow Germany in …

France’s Embassy in Bucharest has posted on its Facebook page a joint statement on behalf of 12 countries, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden …

On Friday March 8th, on the International Women’s Day, Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was recognized as an honorary doctor at BI Norwegian Business School. Secretary Clinton …

President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Venezuela warned that the administration could impose financial sanctions against Russia if it continues to meddle in Venezuela. Elliott Abrams said he has already …

Together with the UN and other partners, Norway will host an international pledging conference to strengthen efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises. The conference will take …

Norway and Cyprus are signing MoUs on funding totalling EUR 11.5 million for the new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. In the new period, support will continue …