Norway and Vietnam
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About the Embassy
The Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi represents Norway in Vietnam and Laos. Diplomatic relations were established with Vietnam in 1971 and with Laos in 1991. The Embassy is co-located with Innovation Norway.
Norway-Vietnam Diplomatic Ties
In 1971, Norway was among the first western countries that established diplomatic relations with Vietnam.
Facts about Norway
Norway-Vietnam Cooperation
Norway has provided over 2.8 billion Krone of ODA to Vietnam (USD 320 million). As Vietnam successfully develops into a middle-income country, this has significantly changed the historical relationship between the two countries. Norway and Vietnam are no longer donor and recipient countries, but equal partners, bilaterally and multilaterally.