News and events

19.Dec.2017

Gold mining and mercury in Myanmar – the case the for reform

Levels of mercury, a potent neurotoxin which can seriously harm unborn children, are found at worryingly high levels in women of childbearing age from around the world. Above 1ppm, mercury can cause damage to brain, heart and kidney.

20.Oct.2017 | Oslo

New Minister of Foreign Affairs

In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

20.Oct.2017 | Oslo

New Minister of EEA and EU Affairs

In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

NORAD’s new evaluation programme - Myanmar

For 2017-2018, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) will engage in a new evaluation programme for Norwegian aid efforts.

Ambassador Tone Tinnes presents her credentials

On Monday 10 October 2016, Ambassador Tone Tinnes presented her credentials to the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, U Htin Kyaw.

Greetings from the Ambassador

Welcome to the website of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar.

07.Apr.2017

Women, Peace and Security in Myanmar: Call for proposals from local media

Call for proposals from local media for media project to encourage and strenghten women's situation and participation in the peace process in Myanmar.

07.Apr.2017

Embassy is closed April 10.-17.

The Embassy in Yangon is closed April 10.-17.

17.May.2017

Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day 2017

Happy May 17th!

22.May.2017

Norway and Myanmar signing MoU for Oil for Development

Friday May 12th, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Planning and Finance signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a 5-year Oil for Development program.

24.May.2017

Scaling Up Community Forestry in Myanmar

The Embassy, represented by Ambassador Tone Tinnes and Counsellor Harald Mathisen, attended the Community Forestry (CF) Certificate awarding ceremony in Gwa Township, Rakhine, on May 22.

10.Jul.2017

Foreign Minister Brende to Myanmar

Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende visited Myanmar from 5-6 of July 2017.