Historical archive

Norwegian Foreign Minister visits Japan

Historical archive

Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government

Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre is paying a visit to Japan from October 24 to 26.

On October 25th Mr. Gahr Støre discussed regional, international and bilateral issues with the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Masahiko Komura. Further meetings with the Minister of Economy and Trade, and  the Minister of Agriculture and Fishery are scheduled during his visit to Japan.

In cooperation with the United Nations University, the Foreign Minister will also hold the annual Nansen Memorial lecture “Nansen’s compass. A global view on human security challenges.”

Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre hilser på japanske musikere. 

The Foreign Minister is greeting Japanese musicians after their extraordinary Grieg saxophone recital at the ambassador's residence October 24. Photo: Royal Norwegian embassy, Tokyo.