Gjermund Saether
@NorAmbSA
Norwegian Ambassador to South Africa, Madagascar, Botswana, Namibia and SADC. Ambassador designate to Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Resident in Pretoria.
‘If we are serious about preserving international law we must be consistent, whether it's friend or foe that violate the rules’ - 🇳🇴 FM @EspenBarthEide in his statement at the 1st #G20SouthAfrica foreign ministers meeting. Read the full statement: regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/rem…
Great discussion with @maropeneramo about the development challenges the world is facing. Norway remain committed to provide 1% of GDP for ODA. @Sophie_Mokoena @KhayaJames @PresidencyZA @DIRCO_ZA @Zwandid
Norway and South Africa share strong ties and a longstanding friendship. It’s always a pleasure to meet, and today’s discussion with @maropeneramo was no exception. We focused on the G20 and the importance of international law — and that it must apply everywhere.
This year G20 is putting Africa on top of its agenda. I’m glad to take part in the G20 meeting on development. Grateful to South Africa for spotlighting illicit financial flows - we must stop the illegal flow of money that undermines sustainable development - @AsmundAukrust
As our Minister for International Development gets ready for the @g20org meeting for ministers of development in 🇿🇦, great discussions with @AfDB_Group @DIRCO_ZA @KhayaJames @Sophie_Mokoena
Today I discussed Africa’s development challenges with @AfDB_Group. Impressed by their active role in the #G20, and their work on energy and in reducing inequality. We agreed that the current financial landscape is challenging, but also an opportunity for reform - @AsmundAukrust
Norwegian company Scatec has once again been selected as preferred bidder. This time for the Kroonstad PV Cluster - a 846 MWp solar project under 🇿🇦REIPPP. South Africa get more clean, reliable energy, for a total investment of ZAR 13 bn. Important milestone for @ScatecASA 🇳🇴🇿🇦
The suffering in Gaza is utterly unacceptable. Together with 25 committed partners, Norway sends a crystal clear message: the war in Gaza must end. Now. We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages, and a full resumption of humanitarian aid. regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/joi…
Norway’s Stoltenberg lauds G20 finance ministers meeting, discuss historical ties 🇳🇴🇿🇦 and talk about 🇷🇺 invasion of Ukraine dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-0… @Sophie_Mokoena @Zwandid @Treasury_RSA @DIRCO_ZA @KhayaJames @NorwayMFA
The @g20org meeting in Durban this week was very important as it discussed key challenges in the global economy and gave the opportunity for additional meetings. Big thanks to our excellent hosts @TreasuryRSA 🇿🇦🇳🇴@NorwayMFA @Sophie_Mokoena @Zwandid @MbalulaFikile @KhayaJames
A pleasure attending the #G20SouthAfrica meeting for important discussions on trade and global cooperation. Free trade is good for all. As a small and open economy #Norway will continue to work for a rules based international trade order.
#MandelaDay2025 The Embassy’s dream team at the celebration of Madiba’s legacy in Joburg today. Mandela Day walkers and runners united in the call for solidarity and action for equality, justice and freedom for all ✌️🇳🇴🇿🇦 #itisinyourhands
On Mandela Day, Ukraine joins South Africa and the rest of the world in honoring Nelson Mandela's legacy of justice, dignity, and unity. Madiba once said, "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel…
[WATCH] Norwegian Finance Minister and former NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, says Oslo doesn't believe in double standards. He says he condemns Russia's violation of international law for invading Ukraine and likewise, condemns Israel's invasion of the Gaza Strip.
#G20SouthAfrica Finance Min @jensstoltenberg on @SABCNews praising 🇿🇦’s leadership, stressing that countries must work together on basis of rules based order & respect for intl law. No dbl standards in Ukraine, Palestine youtu.be/sfnE3B966eM
Very good meeting between @jensstoltenberg and his good colleague Minister Godongwana from @TreasuryRSA. Strong historical bonds dating back to our support to liberation @MYANC . Today, great partnership in @g20org and strong bilateral relations, including huge investments 🇳🇴🇿🇦
🇳🇴 Minister @jensstoltenberg visited @LuthuliMuseum in KZN to honor Nobel Peace laureate Albert Luthuli 🕊️ Chief Luthuli was praised for his non-violent struggle against apartheid. Stoltenberg was in good company of Veli Luthuli, amb Sbu Ndebele, Rev Sokhela & the museum mgmt 🙏
Enjoying great 🇿🇦 hospitality during a break at @g20org meeting of Ministers of finance in Durban. Very important discussions about the global economy. Great coffe and great view 🇿🇦🇳🇴@kzngov @TreasuryRSA @dbntourism
Welcome to South Africa, Finance Minister @jensstoltenberg! Will be great days in KZN with Norway’s delegation to the meeting of G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors. Global economic stability & development on the agenda. @G20org @Treasury_RSA
Honored to be present at the state funeral for late former Deputy President Mabuza in Mbombela today @PresidencyZA 🇳🇴🇿🇦
President @CyrilRamaphosa delivers the Eulogy at the State Funeral of former Deputy President David Mabuza at Hoërskool Bergvlam in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. #RIPDavidMabuza 🕊️
Minister of Development @AsmundAukrust : The World Food Programme (WFP) is working to save lives & combat hunger. In light of the ongoing crisis in South Sudan & Haiti, Norway is providing NOK 25 & 15 million respectively to @WFP efforts. regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…
The United Nations reports that killings of civilians in Ukraine is reaching a peak after massive attacks on many cities the last months. As anyone can see from the pictures, Russias claim they target «military installations» is absolutely false. 🇳🇴will #StandWithUkraine
Last night, Russia launched a massive combined strike that lasted nearly 10 hours. 18 missiles, including ballistic ones, and around 400 attack drones were used — nearly 200 of them were "shaheds." The main target of the attack was Kyiv and the region. Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava,…
I condemn last nights’ massive Russian airstrikes against multiple Ukrainian cities. This attack is part of troubling trend of intensified attacks against civilians. Our response is even stronger support for #Ukraine. #URC2025 regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/sta…
On my safaris in 🇿🇦, from Pilanesberg to Kruger, I have not failed to notice how the 🇿🇦 elephants always show me their backside. Now, on safari in beautiful Okavango in Botswana, the same thing happens… so the elephants are coordinated in rejecting me across borders 🇧🇼🇿🇦🇳🇴😂👍🐘
