Srilanka and Norway

As directed by the Prime Minister, Sri Lanka Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the Government of Norway for technical assistance for …

The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), continuing its support to Sri Lanka’s National Building Research Organization (NBRO) on disaster management, recently handed over some high tech equipment to be used in …

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who will be handed this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve a peace agreement with the FARC guerrillas, says that although the …

Norway will grant Sri Lanka NOK 39.7 million (Rs. 705 million) through the UNODC to support UN efforts to combat fisheries crime, the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. …

Norway and International Labor Organization (ILO) in Sri Lanka have signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday to extend the Government of Norway’s support to the conflict affected communities in the …

Sørlandet, the oldest of the three Norwegian Tall Ships and the oldest full rigged ship in the world still in operation has arrived in Colombo yesterday, the Royal Norwegian Embassy …

The first Sri Lankan Diaspora Dialogue in Norway was held at the Norwegian Red Cross Conference Center, Norway. Collection of a group of “Norwegian Sri Lankan” representatives of various associations …

Upon the invitation of the Norwegian government, a delegation headed by the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Mahinda Amaraweera participated in the international trade fair Nor Fishing – …

The Norwegian Prime Minister, Honorable Erna Solberg who was in the country delivered the Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Lecture 2016 on Friday at the Kadirgamar Institute on, ‘Sustainable Development Goals: Working …

The Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solburg who had visited Sri Lanka on a private visit had met the Minister of Mass Communication Gayantha Karunatilleke.This occasion was for the arranged …

Co- Chair of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocacy Group and Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg said that development priorities of Sri Lanka are in …

Norwegian funded research vessel is to visit Sri Lankan waters next year to carry out a marine stock assessment, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said. This would be the first …

Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Lecture 2016 : Speech by Hon. Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Executive Director, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you, Dr Panditaratne for …

Norway and Sri Lanka have renewed their commitment to revitalize the relationship between both countries, the Foreign Ministry said today. The commitment was made during the just concluded visit to …

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said today international responsibilities were crucial contributions not only to peace, but also to future prospects for development in countries seriously affected by conflict. Delivering …

A meeting between visiting Norwegian Prime Minister and the Leader of the Tamil National Alliance and Leader of the Opposition R. Sampanthan took place in Colombo yesterday. Sampanthan brought to …

Sri Lanka and Norway will take steps to increase cooperation in several areas, including fisheries, information technology, energy, hydro and solar power as well as oil and gas exploration. This …

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees this afternoon. (N.Sethu)

Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena today received the Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg, who is commencing a two-day official visit from today, at the Presidential Secretariat. The Norwegian leader …

Norway has officially invited Sri Lanka to participate and conduct a discussion on fish exports at the internationally acclaimed fisheries exhibition to be held in Trondheim, Norway next week. Upon …

The Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, will have her official programme on 12 and 13 August 2016. She is already in Sri Lanka on a private visit. Norwegian Prime Minister …

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, who is already in Sri Lanka on a private visit, will have an official Programme at the invitation of the Government on Friday and Saturday, …

Norges Bank has increased its shareholding in Dialog Axiata PLC to 96.6 million shares as of end June, data filed with the Colombo Stock Exchange shows. Norway’s Norges Bank, which …

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg accompanied with a delegation of seven arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on vacation. Sri Lanka and Norway have enjoyed a longstanding relationship …

The Government of Norway and UNDP Sri Lanka partner to promote local economic development through enhanced market-based livelihood opportunities for resettled communities. UNDP Sri Lanka Resident Representative a.i., Ms. Lovita …