https://simplecast.com Sambandh Are you curious about the relationship between the world’s largest democracy and Norway? How do they cooperate in research, diplomacy, and trade? What are the biggest differences? Or do you want to do business in the world’s fastest-growing economy? The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi invites interesting guests to explore the stories and partnerships shaping the relationship between Norway and India. The Royal Norwegian Embassy 2026 en Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:53:44 +0000 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:53:54 +0000 https://sambandh.simplecast.com Sambandh https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6294c973-19c4-4366-8a21-72428109b950/e3bf8734-9ad7-4478-88c6-81ead0473a63/3000x3000/poster.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://sambandh.simplecast.com episodic Are you curious about the relationship between the world’s largest democracy and Norway? How do they cooperate in research, diplomacy, and trade? What are the biggest differences? Or do you want to do business in the world’s fastest-growing economy? The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi invites interesting guests to explore the stories and partnerships shaping the relationship between Norway and India. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi false https://feeds.simplecast.com/m_XqXcng economics,india,norway,politics,relations The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi norwegianembassynewdelhi@gmail.com d40b642f-ebcc-4164-8844-99953f7a8b97 Sambandh: Bringing Norwegian Seafood to India - A chat with the Norwegian Seafood Council What makes Norwegian salmon different?
How did salmon become one of the world’s most popular seafood products? 

The answer is a fascinating story that stretches from the cold Norwegian fjords to sushi counters in Japan and now, increasingly, to dining tables in India.

The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement or TEPA that completed one year of entering into force on 1 October, has opened a new chapter in economic relations between Norway and India.

We are already seeing encouraging trends in bilateral trade. The value of Norwegian seafood exports to India grew by 24 per cent between October 2025 and August 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, with salmon leading the way at 143 per cent. More Indians are discovering Norwegian salmon in restaurants, hotels and supermarkets and interest continues to grow.

The Norwegian Seafood Council recently visited India with a delegation meeting importers, hotels, restaurants, retailers and cold chain businesses.

In this episode, the Norwegian Seafood Council’s Industry Manager Johan Kvalheim and Deputy Director for Global Operations Ørjan Kjervik, explore why Norway sees India as an exciting seafood market, and how Norwegian seafood can complement, rather than compete with, India's rich and diverse seafood traditions. 

Host: Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener
Guest: Johan Kvalheim and Ørjan Kjærvik
Producer: Sebastian Hauan Stenberg 

Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations: 
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]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:53:44 +0000 norwegianembassynewdelhi@gmail.com (May-Elin Stener, Johan Kvalheim, Ørjan Kjærvik) https://sambandh.simplecast.com/episodes/seafoodcouncil-oP4x5AYk What makes Norwegian salmon different?
How did salmon become one of the world’s most popular seafood products? 

The answer is a fascinating story that stretches from the cold Norwegian fjords to sushi counters in Japan and now, increasingly, to dining tables in India.

The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement or TEPA that completed one year of entering into force on 1 October, has opened a new chapter in economic relations between Norway and India.

We are already seeing encouraging trends in bilateral trade. The value of Norwegian seafood exports to India grew by 24 per cent between October 2025 and August 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, with salmon leading the way at 143 per cent. More Indians are discovering Norwegian salmon in restaurants, hotels and supermarkets and interest continues to grow.

The Norwegian Seafood Council recently visited India with a delegation meeting importers, hotels, restaurants, retailers and cold chain businesses.

In this episode, the Norwegian Seafood Council’s Industry Manager Johan Kvalheim and Deputy Director for Global Operations Ørjan Kjervik, explore why Norway sees India as an exciting seafood market, and how Norwegian seafood can complement, rather than compete with, India's rich and diverse seafood traditions. 

Host: Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener
Guest: Johan Kvalheim and Ørjan Kjærvik
Producer: Sebastian Hauan Stenberg 

Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations: 
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]]> Sambandh: Bringing Norwegian Seafood to India - A chat with the Norwegian Seafood Council May-Elin Stener, Johan Kvalheim, Ørjan Kjærvik 00:31:31 Norway’s Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener chats with Johan Kvalheim and Ørjan Kjervik from the Norwegian Seafood Council. Norway’s Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener chats with Johan Kvalheim and Ørjan Kjervik from the Norwegian Seafood Council. salmon, tepa, norwegian salmon, sushi, trade agreement, norwegian seafood, norway india trade, seafood, seafood council false full 5 07cd7848-3a60-4522-a4eb-92fb71d68510 Sambandh: Driving Progress through Research - A chat with Dan Banik How are we to understand the development trajectory of India, and how does it matter to the world?  

Why does research matter in the relationship between Norway and India? And what can we do to deepen partnerships in science, innovation and higher education? 

Internationally renowned academic Professor Dan Banik left India in 1991 and has spent 35 years in Norway, teaching and researching development at the University of Oslo and travelling and working widely in Africa and Asia. Banik is one of the leading scholars on global development, poverty reduction, governance, and sustainable development. He serves as Director of the Oslo SDG Initiative and Academic Director of the Democracy Hub within Circle U. He is also the host of the globally popular podcast In Pursuit of Development. 

That vantage point shapes this conversation, which begins with a question from a recent episode of his own show: Why is hope essential in a world beset by complex global problems?  

From there we turn to India, with the resilience of its democracy, the reforms of 1991, and its role as the world's pharmacy. We will also be looking at why Norwegian universities are increasingly interested in Indian ones, as every university in Norway now has a substantial partnership with an Indian institution. 

Host: Norway's Deputy Chief of Mission to India Arvinn Gadgil 
Guest: Dan Banik 
Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen  

Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations: 
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]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:42:21 +0000 norwegianembassynewdelhi@gmail.com (Arvinn Gadgil, Dan Banik) https://sambandh.simplecast.com/episodes/a-chat-with-dan-banik-LhIa29yU How are we to understand the development trajectory of India, and how does it matter to the world?  

Why does research matter in the relationship between Norway and India? And what can we do to deepen partnerships in science, innovation and higher education? 

Internationally renowned academic Professor Dan Banik left India in 1991 and has spent 35 years in Norway, teaching and researching development at the University of Oslo and travelling and working widely in Africa and Asia. Banik is one of the leading scholars on global development, poverty reduction, governance, and sustainable development. He serves as Director of the Oslo SDG Initiative and Academic Director of the Democracy Hub within Circle U. He is also the host of the globally popular podcast In Pursuit of Development. 

That vantage point shapes this conversation, which begins with a question from a recent episode of his own show: Why is hope essential in a world beset by complex global problems?  

From there we turn to India, with the resilience of its democracy, the reforms of 1991, and its role as the world's pharmacy. We will also be looking at why Norwegian universities are increasingly interested in Indian ones, as every university in Norway now has a substantial partnership with an Indian institution. 

Host: Norway's Deputy Chief of Mission to India Arvinn Gadgil 
Guest: Dan Banik 
Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen  

Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations: 
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]]> Sambandh: Driving Progress through Research - A chat with Dan Banik Arvinn Gadgil, Dan Banik 00:29:51 Norway's Deputy Chief of Mission to India Arvinn Gadgil chats with internationally renowned academic Dan Banik, Professor at the University of Oslo. Norway's Deputy Chief of Mission to India Arvinn Gadgil chats with internationally renowned academic Dan Banik, Professor at the University of Oslo. higher education, development, pharmaceutical, india, norway, research, health diplomacy, diplomacy false full 4 b550cc52-7f60-4ad1-8014-da1140631415 Sambandh: Building a greener future together - A chat with Bård Vegar Solhjell Why is Norway's renewable energy sector interested in India? What happens when one of the world's renewable energy pioneers joins forces with one of the world's fastest-growing economies?

CEO of Renewables Norway (Fornybar Norway) Bård Vegar Solhjell recently visited India with a senior delegation, engaging with government, industry, research institutions and other stakeholders in Delhi, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. 
This episode explores the similarities and differences in our two countries' energy transitions, and what Norway and India can learn from each other as they work towards a greener future. 

Renewables Norway represents about 400 companies from the country's renewable energy sector. Solhjell is also formerly Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment and of Education.
 

Host: Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener

Guest: Bård Vegar Solhjell

Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen

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]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000 norwegianembassynewdelhi@gmail.com (May-Elin Stener, Bård Vegar Solhjell) https://sambandh.simplecast.com/episodes/renewable-energy-a-chat-with-bard-vegar-solhjell-Zqpouj4k Why is Norway's renewable energy sector interested in India? What happens when one of the world's renewable energy pioneers joins forces with one of the world's fastest-growing economies?

CEO of Renewables Norway (Fornybar Norway) Bård Vegar Solhjell recently visited India with a senior delegation, engaging with government, industry, research institutions and other stakeholders in Delhi, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. 
This episode explores the similarities and differences in our two countries' energy transitions, and what Norway and India can learn from each other as they work towards a greener future. 

Renewables Norway represents about 400 companies from the country's renewable energy sector. Solhjell is also formerly Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment and of Education.
 

Host: Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener

Guest: Bård Vegar Solhjell

Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen

Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations: 

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]]> Sambandh: Building a greener future together - A chat with Bård Vegar Solhjell May-Elin Stener, Bård Vegar Solhjell 00:30:15 Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener chats with Bård Vegar Solhjell, CEO of Renewables Norway. Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener chats with Bård Vegar Solhjell, CEO of Renewables Norway. politics, relations, economics, solar energy, energy, renewable energy, india, norway false full 3 7dfc105c-d1cf-47cb-8e8a-e90ae509002a Sambandh: How India views Europe – A chat with Suhasini Haider Are we seeing a shift in the way India looks at Europe? What are the complementarities between India and Norway? And what is a common misconception about Norway?

In this episode Embassy Secretary Nora Dokken Harboe is in conversation with Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor at The Hindu, one of India’s most respected voices on foreign policy and global affairs. 

They look deeper into how India views Europe, particularly the Nordic region and Norway. Suhasini was recently in Norway covering the India-Nordic Summit, which provides a perfect backdrop for this conversation.

Host: Embassy Secretary Nora Dokken Harboe

Guest: Suhasini Haider

Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen

Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations: 

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]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000 norwegianembassynewdelhi@gmail.com (Nora Harboe Dokken, Suhasini Haider) https://sambandh.simplecast.com/episodes/howindiaviewseurope-suhasini-haider-gQy9YDO7 Are we seeing a shift in the way India looks at Europe? What are the complementarities between India and Norway? And what is a common misconception about Norway?

In this episode Embassy Secretary Nora Dokken Harboe is in conversation with Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor at The Hindu, one of India’s most respected voices on foreign policy and global affairs. 

They look deeper into how India views Europe, particularly the Nordic region and Norway. Suhasini was recently in Norway covering the India-Nordic Summit, which provides a perfect backdrop for this conversation.

Host: Embassy Secretary Nora Dokken Harboe

Guest: Suhasini Haider

Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen

Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations: 

Instagram: @norwayinindia

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]]> Sambandh: How India views Europe – A chat with Suhasini Haider Nora Harboe Dokken, Suhasini Haider 00:30:52 Embassy Secretary Nora Dokken Harboe speaks with Suhasini Haider about how India views Europe. Embassy Secretary Nora Dokken Harboe speaks with Suhasini Haider about how India views Europe. politics, relations, economics, eu, foreign policy, europe, india, norway false full 2 375ab3c9-0a64-4715-a4fd-98b7c548ce52 Sambandh: Where Norway Meets India - A chat with Dr Shashi Tharoor A unique opportunity to hear Ambassador of Norway to India May-Elin Stener and Dr Shashi Tharoor in conversation! 

In this very first episode of the Royal Norwegian Embassy's podcast "Sambandh", the Ambassador of Norway to India, May-Elin Stener, is in conversation with acclaimed Indian author, parliamentarian and former diplomat Dr Shashi Tharoor. They talk about the many connections between our two countries, from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway and the India-Nordic Summit, to mangoes, salmon and Henrik Ibsen. Get your headphones on!

Host: Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener

Guest: Dr. Shashi Tharoor

Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen

Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations: 

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]]> Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:49:33 +0000 norwegianembassynewdelhi@gmail.com (Shashi Tharoor, May-Elin Stener) https://sambandh.simplecast.com/episodes/where-norway-meets-india-a-chat-with-dr-shashi-tharoor-TOByxumi A unique opportunity to hear Ambassador of Norway to India May-Elin Stener and Dr Shashi Tharoor in conversation! 

In this very first episode of the Royal Norwegian Embassy's podcast "Sambandh", the Ambassador of Norway to India, May-Elin Stener, is in conversation with acclaimed Indian author, parliamentarian and former diplomat Dr Shashi Tharoor. They talk about the many connections between our two countries, from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway and the India-Nordic Summit, to mangoes, salmon and Henrik Ibsen. Get your headphones on!

Host: Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener

Guest: Dr. Shashi Tharoor

Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen

Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations: 

Instagram: @norwayinindia

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]]> Sambandh: Where Norway Meets India - A chat with Dr Shashi Tharoor Shashi Tharoor, May-Elin Stener 00:28:49 Join this special conversation between Ambassador of Norway to India May-Elin Stener and Dr Shashi Tharoor. Join this special conversation between Ambassador of Norway to India May-Elin Stener and Dr Shashi Tharoor. politics, may-elin stener, economics, culture, india, samband, norwegian embassy, shashi tharoor, norway, sambandh, diplomacy false full 1