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Following the invitation of King Harald and Queen Sonja Moldovan President Maia Sandu will pay a state visit to Norway from May 6 to May 7, 2024, it was announced today, April 5.
Following the invitation of King Harald and Queen Sonja Moldovan President Maia Sandu will pay a state visit to Norway from May 6 to May 7, 2024, it was announced today, April 5.
It is the first time a Moldovan president visits Norway, and the state visit marks the strengthening of ties between Norway and Moldova in recent years. The state visit starts on Monday May 6 with an official welcome ceremony at Slottsplassen, a wreath-laying at Akershus Fortress and a meeting with Storting President Masud Gharahkhani and the Storting's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. The day ends with a gala dinner at the Royal Palace hosted by King Harald and Queen Sonja. The program for Tuesday May 7 includes a meeting with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre followed by a press conference. President Sandu will also hold a lecture at the University of Oslo.
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has had major consequences for Moldova. The authorities have had to deal with a deep crisis for the economy, energy supply and national security. At the same time, Moldova has accepted a large number of refugees from the neighboring country and has also begun extensive reform work.The state visit emphasizes Norwegian support and solidarity with Moldova. Within the framework of the Nansen programme, Norway contributes to handling the crises in Moldova, and supports the country's democratic reforms and closer cooperation with the rest of Europe. Norway has also decided to open an embassy office in Moldova's capital Chisinau to follow up the support and further strengthen connections.The program for the state visit is still being prepared and will be announced later.
Moldovas president på statsbesøk til Norge 6.–7. mai
Etter invitasjon fra Deres Majesteter Kong Harald og Dronning Sonja kommer Moldovas president Maia Sandu på statsbesøk til Norge fra 6. til 7. mai 2024. Det er første gang en moldovsk president besøker Norge, og statsbesøket markerer at båndene mellom Norge og Moldova har styrket seg de siste årene.
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