Norway launches India strategy

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“India is a growing political and economic power factor, both regionally and globally. Developments in India offer many opportunities for Norway and the Norwegian business sector. This strategy will equip us to meet these opportunities in the best possible way.” said Norway's Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre when the Norwegian Government launched the strategy on 28 August.

Indian Minister for Science & Technology, Hon. Kapil Sibal visits Norway

Hon. Kapil Sibal, Minister for Science & Technology and Ocean Development, Government of India, is paying a visit to Norway from November 12 to 15, 2006. The programme for the Minister includes signing of a Bilateral Agreement on Cooperation in the Fields of Science and Technology. This will take place at a conference on High North at Rica Ishavshotell in Tromsø. There will also be a pre

Speech given by H.R.H. Crown Princess Mette-Marit at the opening of Indian-Norwegian film seminar, Mumbai, India 30. october 2006.

Ladies and gentlemen, “Film is dream, film is music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls.” This is a quote by Ingmar Bergman, probably the most famous Scandinavian film director. As film is of special interest to me, it is a great pleasure to open this seminar for Indian and Norwegian film producers.

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The Geopolitics of Energy Security:The Rise of Asia New Delhi, India, 15 December 2006. Opening address by Mr Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway

Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me first thank PRIO and IDSA for hosting this international seminar on the geopolitics of energy security. It is a telling sign of expanding bilateral relations that two prestigious organizations – one Norwegian and one Indian – have come together to set the agenda for on one of the key issues of our times. Energy is indeed at the crossroads of

Speech given by H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon on Norway as a Tourist Destination, in Mumbai, India, 30. october 2006Speech given by H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon on Norway as a Tourist Destination, in Mumbai, India, 30. october 2006

Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I appreciate being here with you today. Your beautiful country with its vibrant colours, smells, sounds, culture and people fascinates me. From majestic mountains in the north, to the beautiful beaches of Goa, India offers a multitude of opportunities, adventures and experiences to travellers from all over the world. The Crown Princess has b

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