News and Events

17. Feb 2020

Indian and Norwegian Ministers of Environment commit to explore a Global Agreement to stop Plastic Pollution

Norway and India agree to cooperate closely to investigate the possibility of establishing a global agreement to stop plastic pollution. The ministers of environment from the two countries met in Gandhinagar …

13. Feb 2020

Blue Economy for Agenda 2030: Aligning Economic Development for Sustainable Development of Oceans

Norway was the country partner at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2020 held in New Delhi in January. Ambassador Hans Jacob Frydenlund spoke about the importance of blue economy, oceans and sustainability …

13. Feb 2020

Norway steps up 2030 climate goal to at least 50 % towards 55 %

On 7th February, Norway has submitted an enhanced climate target under the Paris agreement. Norway's new and strengthened target is to reduce emissions with at least 50 %, and towards 55 % by 2030 compared …

04. Feb 2020

Norway and India sign several MoUs in the field of research and higher education

A delegation of prominent education and research institutions from Norway led by Director-General, Anne Line Wold, Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research visits India

29. Jan 2020

Indo-Norwegian dialogue and investment to boost bilateral ties

The first session of the Indo-Norwegian Dialogue on Trade and Investment was held in January 2020 in New Delhi. The next session will be in Norway in 2021.

17. Dec 2019

Plastic = fantastic? Not in the oceans, say India, Norway

Ambassador Frydenlund visits Goa to promote Indo-Norwegian cooperation on polar oceans, pollution, waste management and smart cities.

View all

Values and priorities

Arts and culture

Norway has a vibrant arts and culture sector. Today, as in the past, many Norwegian artists and other cultural professionals find inspiration beyond Norway’s national borders.

The High North

Large parts of Norway lie north of the Arctic Circle. Sound management of the abundant Arctic resources is high on Norway’s agenda. This requires global cooperation based on scientific knowledge and international law.

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

Peace, stability and security

View all