Johan Bjerkem

A Norwegian diplomat in Berlin 🇳🇴🇩🇪 @NorBotschaft. Previously posted to 🇮🇳 - Views my own.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Congratulation to FM Johann Wadephul on a well organised Sudan conference.

We share the same goal; to end the horrific war in Sudan.

I also appreciate our good bilateral exchange on key international issues, including on Ukraine, the Straits of Hormuz and European security.

[Botschaft Norwegen 🇳🇴🇩🇪 @NorBotschaft]

🇺🇦 Wir gratulieren der #Ukraine zum heutigen Unabhängigkeitstag. Sie muss weiter im Stand sein, sich gegen den Aggressor zu verteidigen. Dabei unterstützt Norwegen die Ukraine mit Deutschland. Für ein Europa in Frieden. 🇺🇦

[Johan Bjerkem @johanbjerkem]

Phir Milenge, India, and Juten Tach, Berlin! Wrapping up an incredible chapter at @norwayinindia and happy to start a new one at @NorBotschaft! Do reach out if you drop by Berlin, I can promise great coffee at our very own Nordic Kaffebar! 🇳🇴🇩🇪

[India Foundation @indfoundation]

On 24th July 2025, India Foundation hosted the 4th session of “Katha: The Folklore Circle,” titled “Viking Sagas with a Hint of Masala.” Our Master Storyteller for the evening was Mr. Johan Bjerkem, Second Secretary at the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi. He gracefully shared captivating tales from Norse mythology and folklore, while also drawing fascinating parallels with Indian mythology.

[Martine Aamdal Bottheim @BottheimM]

Excited to launch #GROW project with @ILOColombo @AusHCSriLanka in #Jaffna

We look forward to positive outcomes on socio-economic empowerment, inclusive entrepreneurship & climate resilient practices in the Northern.
@anuradisanayake @dfat

[Ambassador May-Elin Stener @NorwayAmbIndia]

FM @EspenBarthEide interacts with all colleagues @norwayinindia. Every member of the Embassy making a great contribution towards stronger 🇳🇴🇮🇳 relations.

@NorwayMFA

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

The rules-based international order is challenged, but it is not dead. In a rapidly changing geopolitical reality, we need to uphold our common principles.

Honoured to participate at the @raisinadialogue panel «Waging Peace: Looking Behind to Look Ahead» 🌏

[Ambassador May-Elin Stener @NorwayAmbIndia]

आप सभी को होली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ 🥳

Happy holi from all of us @norwayinindia!

@MEAIndia @NorwayMFA @IndiainNorway

#HappyHoli #happyholi2025

[Ambassador May-Elin Stener @NorwayAmbIndia]

In Colombo for meetings with the new 🇱🇰 government Excellent meeting with PM @Dr_HariniA, conveyed best wishes from 🇳🇴 PM @jonasgahrstore. The SL gov received a strong mandate and Norway is ready to support Sri Lanka on its new journey #development #climate #reconciliation

[M A Sumanthiran @MASumanthiran]

Met with H.E. May-Elin Stener, Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and India and discussed many issues of mutual interest. @ShanakiyanR

[Norway in India @norwayinindia]

On #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities, read the story of tuk-tuk driver Leena from Sri Lanka on @ilo’s Voices story.

You can also listen to Embassy Secretary @johanbjerkem talk about how 🇳🇴works to promote dev in 🇱🇰

https://t.co/TSwp3fnZjW

[Ambassador May-Elin Stener @NorwayAmbIndia]

Congratulations on yet a free & fair election, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰.

Congratulations to @Dr_HariniA and @HMVijithaHerath on their re-appointments as PM and FM – and on setting new preferential vote records!

Norway 🇳🇴 looks forward to work with @anuradisanayake & his new team.

[Jonas Gahr Støre @jonasgahrstore]

With the new EFTA-India Free Trade Agreement, there are new possibilities for cooperation and job creation between 🇮🇳 and 🇳🇴. @narendramodi and I discussed the common interests of free trade between our two countries, and the war in Ukraine and in the Middle East.

[Johan Bjerkem @johanbjerkem]

@Smita_Sharma Cool pic!

[Ambassador May-Elin Stener @NorwayAmbIndia]

Congratulations @anuradisanayake on your victory!

We look forward to working together with you, @Dr_HariniA and MP Vijitha Herath (whom I have had the pleasure of meeting during my last visit to 🇱🇰) and the new team on #climate #digital #renewables #education and more!

[Johan Bjerkem @johanbjerkem]

Had a lot of fun coordinating the visit of the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence to New Delhi 🇮🇳 🇳🇴
Good discussions on geopolitics, trade, digital, climate - areas in which India is a mover & shaker.

[Martine Aamdal Bottheim @BottheimM]

Happy #RakshaBandhan!

Learning about amazing Indian festivals, I mark this day with my colleague @johanbjerkem at @norwayinindia.

As we celebrate the festival of #Rakhi, we honor each other and the spirit of togetherness and respect.

Happy celebrations everyone

#Rakhi2024

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

A very good meeting with @DrSJaishankar in the margins of ASEAN FM meeting in Laos. I congratulated him on the election results and his re-appointment as India’s Minister of External Affairs.

Norway looks forward to hosting the next Nordic-India Summit.

[Beate Gabrielsen @BeateGabrielsen]

So exciting following the #election in #India! With @norwayinindia team 🗳️🇮🇳

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

“It is the right thing to do at the right time" Norway’s Foreign Minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide speaks to @WIONews on Norway recognising Palestine. Spoke to me earlier in the day. @NorwayAmbIndia
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