News and events 28. Jan 2019 PRESS RELEASE: Norway and FAO welcome findings of the Nansen survey National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) and Institute of Marine Research, Norway (IMR) launched the main research findings of the survey carried out by the Norwegian Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen in Sri Lanka in 2018. 14. Jan 2019 Press release: Norwegian Government launches new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security The Government’s new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security is being launched today at the Nobel Peace Center. 12. Dec 2018 Dual citizenship Norwegian Parliament adopted a resolution that entitles anyone who is, or wishes to become, a Norwegian citizen to adopt dual citizenship. 07. Dec 2018 Partnering with UNDP The Government of Norway entered into a partnership agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka. 15. Nov 2018 Press Release: Norway provides USD 3.5 million for local empowerment through ILO Norway extended support up to 30 million NOK (3.5 million USD) to expand the ongoing project on LEED+ implemented by ILO. 08. Nov 2018 Press Release: Building a talent pool for the future has to start now PRESS RELEASE: The Sri Lanka – NORDIC Business Council along with the Norwegian Business Association Sri Lanka, and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held an ICT breakfast forum and networking event at Cinnamon Grand on 9th November. 05. Mar 2019 PRESS RELEASE: Norway to provide NOK 60 million for mine action in Sri Lanka PRESS RELEASE: The Government is providing NOK 60 million over a period of three years for mine action in Sri Lanka. 27. Mar 2019 Vil du være studentpraktikant i Colombo? Den norske ambassaden i Colombo tilbyr to praktikantplasser for henholdsvis høsten 2019 og våren 2020, med tiltredelsesdato tentativt 14. august 2019 og 13. januar 2020. Søknadsfrist er 12. april 2019. 08. Apr 2019 Joint statement on the death penalty Norway, EU and other likeminded embassies in Sri Lanka call on the Sri Lankan Government to maintain its moratorium on the death penalty in line with its vote at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in December 2018. 09. Apr 2019 Endringer i barneloven og statsborgerloven om foreldreskap og statsborgerskap for barn født i utlandet Den 1. april 2019 trådte endringer i barneloven og statsborgerloven om foreldreskap og statsborgerskap for barn født i utlandet i kraft. 23. Apr 2019 Letter of condolence after the attacks in Sri Lanka Letter of condolence from Prime Minister Erna Solberg to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, after the attacks in Sri Lanka, 21.04.19.