The Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Astana is the chief diplomatic mission of Norway to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. It is co-located with the Finnish and Swedish embassies on the 17th floor of Astana Tower Business Center in the Samal Microdistrict of Astana.[1]
Royal Norwegian Embassy, Astana | |
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Location | Astana |
Address | Astana Tower Business Center, 12 Samal Microdistrict |
Ambassador | Ole Johan Bjørnøy |
Jurisdiction | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan |
Establishment
editThe Embassy was officially opened by HRH Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magnus on 5 February 2010.[1] Dag Malmer Halvorsen was appointed the first Norwegian ambassador to Kazakhstan, preceded by Ole Johan Bjørnøy in August 2012.[citation needed]
Honorary Consulates
editNorway has an Honorary Consulate General in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.[2] The Honorary Consulate reports to the Embassy.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Norwegian Embassy in Kazakhstan: Opening speech". Det Norske Kongehus. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ^ "Norwegian Honorary Consulate General in Bishkek". Royal Norwegian Embassy in Astana. Archived from the original on 25 November 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.