Further easing of restrictions on trade with Myanmar

News and events // Last updated: 31/01/2012 //

The Government decided Friday that Myanmar should no longer be excluded from the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). “This is a signal that Norway recognises the political reforms in Myanmar and hopes to see further democratic developments,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

News and events // Last updated: 16/01/2012 //

The Government has decided that it will no longer urge Norwegian companies to refrain from trade and investment in Myanmar. This was an exclusively Norwegian policy. The decision has been made in response to the progress being made in Myanmar. Norway continues to align itself with the EU sanction regime, which will be considered more closely in the course of the spring.

News and events // Last updated: 15/12/2011 //

Today one hundred years have passed since Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first to reach the South Pole. In a speech at the South Pole Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg today honoured Amundsen and his men. He also paid tribute to the bravery of British explorer Robert F. Scott and his expedition.

News and events // Last updated: 29/11/2011 //

Norway’s initiative has resulted in the unanimous adoption of a resolution in the UN General Assembly on strengthening the protection of human rights defenders and the right of peaceful protest. “This UN resolution throws into sharp relief the use of force against protesters that we are seeing in a number of countries. It strengthens our hand when we seek to make governments accountable for...

News and events // Last updated: 28/11/2011 //

Questions relating to this topic were discussed during a seminar hosted by the Norwegian Embassy together with ESI and ISEAS of National University of Singapore.

News and events //

The Norwegian Embassy proudly presents a night of Norwegian award winning animated films that show Norwegian fairytales and stories at the National University of Singapore on 18 January 2012.

Photo: Sandra Mellem Enoksen/ Norway Cup.

News and events // Last updated: 30/11/2011 //

Norway Cup is the largest football tournament in the world for youths commencing in Oslo at the end of July every year.

The Nobel Peace Prize 2011. Recognition of women’s efforts to promote peace and democracy.

News and events // Last updated: 12/12/2011 //

“Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman are each in their own right worthy winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. The Government welcomes the award of this year’s prize to these three women. It is recognition of women’s non-violent efforts to promote peace and democracy,” said Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

News and events // Last updated: 23/11/2011 //

“In the white paper on the High North, the Government sets out ambitious goals for Norway’s efforts in the High North over the next 20–30 years. The main focus of the white paper is on foreign policy, but emphasis is also placed on how the High North policy is to promote employment and value creation across the country as a whole,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Further easing of restrictions on trade with Myanmar

Norway no longer urges companies to refrain from trading with Myanmar

Norway’s PM Stoltenberg honours Amundsen

Norwegian UN initiative strengthens the right of peaceful protest

How will we power our future?

Norwegian Animation Night

Norway Cup

The Nobel Peace Prize 2011. Recognition of women’s efforts to promote peace and democracy.

Ambitious goals for the High North

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore