The Norwegian Constitution was adopted on the 17th of May 1814, and is each year celebrated in many Norwegian communities throughout the world.
The celebration in Prishtina was attended by Norwegians in Kosovo, diplomats, state officials and representatives from local institutions.
The guests were welcomed by Mr. Kvale followed by a speech where he focused on the development in Norway from 1814, when the constitution was passed, until today where Norway is a relatively wealthy country. Mr. Kvale noted that “the fortunate position we as Norwegians enjoy in the world today should make us immensely grateful - and at the same time give us a sense of “corporate responsibility”.
He continued by stating that "we as Norwegians are here in Kosovo because Norway has decided to assist Kosovo on its way towards a full fledged democracy - a state with well functioning institutions, with a government free of corruption and whose very idea is to serve its citizens. So on this 17 May let us celebrate democracy, freedom, solidarity and friendship"
Read his speech here.
About 150 guests attended to celebrate the 196 birthday of the Norwegian constitution.