Norway’s statement to the Human Rights Council in Geneva 20 march 2013.

Norway’s decision to terminate the agreement with FCE was done in accordance with the termination clauses in the agreement relating to non-fulfillment of the recipient’s obligations. We have just received a translation of the court order which we are now carefully studying. Norway’s position has always been that we do expect Sri Lanka to comply with well-established international rules on...

The first days in March, Jaffna will be filled by thousands of people who come to experience two days filled with music, dance and culture for all. For the fourth time, Norway supports this festival which brings together musicians from all parts of Sri Lanka as well as international artists for a unique event of traditional expressions, classical music, contemporary and folk.

Ambassador Grete Løchen recently made her first visit to the northern districts of Sri Lanka. Norway has contributed more than US $ 45 million since the end of the war in 2009 to rebuild the conflict affected Northern Districts. The aim of the visit was to meet the different stake holders who play important roles in the rebuilding process of the north.