From left to right: Ambassador to Norway Davis Daudzvardis, Monika Sandnesmo (Norwegian Quantum House), Øystein Prytz (University of Oslo), Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braze, Gunnar Rustad (FFI), Carina Hundhammer (Norwegian Quantum House / University of Oslo) and Justin Wells (University of Oslo). Photo: Anine Sollien Pedersen / UiO
On 5 February, Norwegian Quantum House welcomed Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Baiba Braze, and Ambassador Davis Daudzvardis to Oslo.
During the visit, the Minister received a short overview of the status of quantum technology in Norway and how quantum has moved onto the national political and strategic agenda over the past two to three years.
The delegation was also introduced to the NORFAB research collaboration and priority areas for the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) related to quantum technology and security. The visit included a brief tour of selected research infrastructure at MiNaLab.
The delegation on a tour of MiNaLab during their visit. Photo: Anine Sollien Pedersen / UiO
“It was a pleasure to visit the Norwegian Quantum House during my stay in Norway. With strong scientific communities and innovative industries, Norway and Latvia are well positioned to advance quantum research and technology together. By combining expertise and resources, we can create tangible results and strengthen our role in this evolving field. I see great potential for expanding cooperation both bilaterally and within the Nordic-Baltic partnership,” said Minister Braze after the visit.
Monika Sandnesmo, Executive Director of Norwegian Quantum House, highlighted the importance of international collaboration:
“We are pleased to see that the cooperation within Norwegian Quantum House is recognised internationally. The cluster is already developing into a strategic platform for partnerships beyond Norway.”
