Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has been invited by the Norwegian government to participate in a knowledge exchange programme on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The Diamond Harbour MP who serves as the TMC national general secretary and MP for Diamond Harbour, will visit Norway from 17-22 November at the invitation of the Royal Norwegian Embassy and UN Women.
In a letter to Banerjee, the Norwegian Ambassador and UN Women's Country Representative expressed delight over his participation in the programme. The exchange is set to include discussions within the Norwegian Parliament, as well as interactions with various institutes, academic bodies, and business leaders.
“The Royal Norwegian Embassy and UN Women are delighted to invite you to participate in this knowledge exchange programme, which will take place from November 17-22,” the letter stated.
The visit is designed to introduce participants to the institutions, policies, and programmes that have bolstered gender equality in Norway.