Per Strand Sjaastad

G-STICK panel discussion today: How governments and business can forge close partnerships to get the SDGs back on track in a post-Covid-19 world? Making rescue packages SDG-proof, promoting green shift and digitalization, boosting international cooperation, are key components.

Highly professional work from the Belgian Air Force, as part of common repatriation efforts. Also including five Norwegian citizens on the plane. Much appreciated!

On my way to present my credentials to His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium today. Norway and Belgium enjoys very close and strong ties. My aim is to contribute to the further strengthening of our relations during the next four years.

Leaving Kosovo and Albania with very good memories. Very friendly people, great hospitality. The road ahead may sometime be a bit bumpy, but you will manage to complete transition. A special thanks to #BesnikTahiri and #JanBraathu for being so professional partners.

Norway supports the strong efforts and proven results of Justice Minister #EtildaGjonaj in implementing the justice reform in Albania. We signed today MoU to strengthen our partnership to develop a robust and ambitious mediation and conflict resolution system in Albania.