Ambassador May-Elin Stener
@NorwayAmbIndia
Official account of the Norwegian Ambassador to India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives. Follow the Embassy @norwayinindia
आज भारत में नॉर्वे के राजदूत के रूप में मेरा एक वर्ष पूरा हो गया है। I’m thrilled by the strides we've made in🇳🇴🇮🇳 relations as I also immerse into #IncredibleIndia! Do watch📸❤️ धन्यवाद भारत! @rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar @NorwayMFA @EspenBarthEide
Thank you, JS Lakshmanan, for a great conversation! 🇳🇴 looks forward to the upcoming #IndiaMaritimeWeek. 2025 is set to be a milestone year in 🇳🇴🇮🇳 maritime cooperation. @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @PIB_India
Shri R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary (Ports), MoPSW met with H.E. May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India. The focus was on further strengthening 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇴 maritime ties through Norway's active and valued participation at the upcoming India Maritime Week 2025! 🗓️ 23rd July…
Congratulations Hon'ble CM @AndhraPradeshCM @ncbn on this transformative roadmap. Thank you also for a great conversation on 🇮🇳🇳🇴🤝in #AndhraPradesh, on #energy, #maritime, #tech #genderequality and #SustainableOceanMgmt. We look forward to being part of the journey @FollowCII
It was a pleasure to unveil the Task Force Report on Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 in New Delhi today. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all members of the Task Force for their dedication and insight in shaping this transformative roadmap. My special appreciation goes to Task Force…
Pleased to sign the Action Programme with 🇮🇸. Excited to make steady strides towards the landmark #TEPA between EFTA countries and India 🇮🇳🇮🇸🇱🇮🇳🇴🇨🇭@MEAIndia @CimGOI @PiyushGoyalOffc @investindia @SwissEmbassyIND
Mr Benedikt Höskuldsson, the Ambassador of Iceland, and Ms May-Elin Stener, the Ambassador of Norway, signed 'An Action Programme' on July 24, 2025, in New Delhi. to promote the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between EFTA and India.
Pleasure to meet Joint Secretary M. Anand Prakash of the Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran Division @MEAIndia today. Looking forward to continued collaboration in strengthening 🇳🇴🇮🇳ties. Wishing him a successful tenure!

Norway Ambassador @norwayinindia @NorwayAmbIndia @MayElinStener welcomes the coming into effect of the India-EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) from October 1, 2025. The FTA is between India & EFTA countries - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, & Switzerland
Today we mark 14 years since the terrorist attack on Utøya, Norway, in 2011. It is a solemn occasion to remember all those affected by the attack and reiterate that Norway stands against terrorism in all its forms. 📷: Erik F. Brandsborg, Aktiv I Oslo.no
India-EFTA TEPA to come into effect from 1st October.
Thank you for a good conversation JS Neetu Prasad! We look forward to the next meeting in the 🇳🇴🇮🇳Joint Working Group Marine to strengthen our fisheries collaboration further🐟
H.E. Ms May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India alongwith her team had a meeting with Ms Neetu Prasad, Joint Secretary (Marine Fisheries), GoI on 17th July, 2025. Both the sides had discussions on number of issues relating to Indo-Norway cooperation in the field of…
Thank you #Bihar for showing me your rich heritage, culture and art. From the ancient ruins at #Nalanda and the spectacular #BodhGaya to the impressive @Bihar_Museum. I leave with a desire to return again soon! @TourismBiharGov @incredibleindia




Impressed with the digital application used by Community Health Officers in Deepnagar - a result of longstanding cooperation with @MoHFW_INDIA through @NIPICU High standard of newborn care at the District hospital Nalanda. Family Participatory Care has improved maternal health



A great morning spent with the Swachhanginis in Patna. This @UNFPAIndia and @cityofpatna project empowers women from marginalised backgrounds through dignified and safe employment and build their capacities on #health and #equalrights



Thank you Vice Chancellor @ProfFMustafa! Inspiring to learn about the Gender Resource Center @cnlu_official in collaboration with @UNFPAIndia and a brilliant interaction with your students on #genderequality and #YouthLeadership



How nice to run into you in Patna @AshokChoudhaary! Thank you for a spontaneous invite to your home and an engaging conversation on #Bihar politics over coffee


नॉर्वे की माननीय राजदूत मे एलिन स्टेनर एवं नार्वे दूतावास, नई दिल्ली की वरिष्ठ सलाहकार (राजनीतिक टीम) उन्डिस वाटवेड्ट सिंह से मुलाकात कर द्विपक्षीय सहयोग, सतत विकास और साझा हितों पर अत्यंत सकारात्मक व सार्थक संवाद किया।
Pleased to meet @PrashantKishor and hear about his ambition for #Bihar and the newly founded @jansuraajonline party.


Had a wonderful informal discussion with Norwegian Ambassador @NorwayAmbIndia and her husband. Delighted to welcome them on their first-ever trip to Bihar! Looking forward to contribute towards deepening #NorwayIndia relations and exploring new opportunities together.
प्रणाम बिहार ! Looking forward to exploring the rich culture and heritage of this remarkable state of #Bihar. Very pleased after first engaging conversation with @mangalpandeybjp @BiharHealthDept @NIPICU

Great meeting with minister @HardeepSPuri today. Wish you a productive visit to Norway!
In the light of my forthcoming visit to Norway early next week, had a meeting with the Norwegian Ambassador to India HE Amb May-Elin Stenner @NorwayAmbIndia, we discussed the existing cooperation between the energy sectors of our countries and the synergies between our economies,…