Upon order of HM King Harald of #Norway, I decorated Dr. Kjell Magne Kiplesund, director & founder of the Nordic Medical Centre in #AddisAbaba with the Royal Order of Merit for his contribution to improve #Health services in #Ethiopia. Congratulations, Dr. Kjell. #NMC
Dr. Getachew Diriba’s book «Overcoming Agricultural and Food Crisis in #Ethiopia» was launched y’day at an event organized by #CDRC and supported by #Norway. He stressed the need for transformation of the agricultural sector based on new technologies. @FAOEthiopia@UNDPEthiopia
Norway on behalf of the Nordics in #UNSC: The Council must use its authority under the Charter to solve disputes peacefully. Atrocities must be prevented & those responsible prosecuted by states or the ICC. There can be no veto in such circumstances.
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We are #thenordics - the most happy region in the world according to the global happiness index. Honoured to showcase #Nordic values and an innovative and modern region at Nordic day in Malaysia 2018. Good group to be part of ! 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇮🇸🇫🇮🇩🇰
🇳🇴Norway increases its contr. to the Global Environment Facility! Over the next four years we will contr. 520 mill kroner, a 20% increase. Important that @theGFF will step up its efforts for #cleanoceans & #beatmarinelitter - @nikolaiastrup#SDG14 & SDG15
Norway in Open Debate on #MiddleEast#UNSC:
Deeply concerned about violent clashes on Gaza-Israeli border. Israel has right to defend itself, but use of force must be proportionate. Lethal force against unarmed demonstrators unacceptable. Demonstrations must also be non-violent
Safety first ! The Embassy visited Hang Tua Fire Station today to learn more about fire safety. Impressed by the professional Malaysian fire brigade and grateful that they took time to train us.
📣Seminar on increasing women’s meaningful participation in peacekeeping May 3rd, still a few spots available. Sign up today
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norway.no/en/missions/un…#WomenInPeacekeeping
#Norwegian company #Penda is engaged in making Addis a cleaner city through the collection and recycling of waste paper. CEO Marie Nielsen and her team gave us an inpiring introduction to their business model. Go Penda! @jensfh@NorwayinAddis@NABAorg@AfrikaEivind@noradno
3/4Africa expects UNSC members,especially the Permanent ones,to put aside their differences,spare no effort in the pursuit of global peace+ Humanity's common good,in line with the responsibilities conferred upon them by the UN Charter.The #Syrian people have suffered far too long
Coordination meeting between #CMI, @ACCORD_online and @AU_PSD on support to the work of the #AU Panel of the Wise, Femwise and mediation efforts in Africa in general