On April 9, 2024, Secretary-General Jiang Yun visited the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in China and held talks with Commercial Counselor Hanning on cooperation. Jiang Yun introduced the relevant information of the talks, and made an introduction to the 14th Foreign Exchange Meeting and issued invitations to attend.

Norway is one of the richest countries in the world with strong advantages in financing, technology and design, while China has a complete industrial system and a full range of manufacturing industries. The two sides complement each other and enjoy smooth cooperation in economic and trade fields. China and Norway have deepened cooperation in Marine engineering, shipbuilding, green finance, offshore wind power and hydrogen energy. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Norway. The China-Norway Association for Maritime Affairs hopes to take this opportunity to further implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, actively promote mutually beneficial cooperation and establish close relations with your Embassy. We will give full play to the advantages of the forum, explore new opportunities and converging points, expand investment and economic cooperation between the two countries in multiple ways, and help more Chinese enterprises to develop their business in Norway.

Hanning said that Norway is rich in offshore oil and gas resources, with a large number of forests, water and mineral resources. It has a developed industry, world-class offshore oil and gas exploration and exploitation technology and equipment, a global leader in the manufacture of special ships and their equipment, advanced fishery and aquaculture technology, and unique services in finance, tourism, environmental protection, shipping and information. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 70 years ago, bilateral relations have become more mature. We hope that Norwegian and Chinese enterprises will seize the opportunities, strive to turn development potential into development strength and open up broader markets.

During the meeting, Secretary-General Jiang Yun expressed strong interest in Norway's advanced technology and rich experience in the field of hydrogen energy. He mentioned the importance of hydrogen as a clean and efficient form of energy to promote sustainable development. The two sides conducted in-depth discussions on the research and development, application and market prospects of hydrogen energy technology, and discussed possible future cooperation models. Biotechnology was also a focus of discussion during the talks. Secretary-general Jiang Yun appreciated Norway's innovative achievements in the field of biotechnology, and hoped that the two sides can strengthen cooperation in this field, jointly promote the research and development and application of biotechnology, and make more contributions to the improvement of human health and quality of life.Editor/Zhang Liyuan