Xinhua News Agency reporters Zhang Yuliang and Chen Yufen
The Norwegian Chinese Chamber of Commerce recently held a seminar in Oslo, the capital of Norway, where officials, business people, and experts from both China and Norway discussed how to accelerate green transformation in key areas through bilateral cooperation. Several Norwegian business figures have expressed confidence in cooperation with Chinese companies in areas such as green economy, ocean transportation, and aquaculture.
I have close cooperation with my Chinese colleagues, and many of my good friends are also in China, "said Sebjoon Dahl, Chief Operating Officer of Norwegian shipping company Leno, sharing his 32 years of experience in the shipping industry and reviewing the deep friendships established with Chinese colleagues and partners at the event.
Linuo Shipping is an internationally renowned roll on/roll off shipping service provider. In 2020, the company placed an order with Chinese shipbuilding company China Merchants Heavy Industries for multiple clean energy roll on/roll off ships. At present, these roll on/roll off ships are being delivered and put into operation one after another. Without our trusted Chinese partners, this project would not be possible, "he said. These roll on/roll off ships reduce carbon emissions by 60% compared to traditional ships of the same type, making them one of the ships with the lowest carbon emissions among ships of the same type currently.
We are working together with our Chinese partners to develop new types of ships, "said Lars Moen, Sales Director of Advanced Manipulation and Autonomous Technology at Norwegian maritime technology solutions company Kongsberg Maritime." Collaboration with Chinese partners is crucial for the company's development, and the company is strengthening its cooperation with Chinese shipbuilding companies to jointly develop cleaner, more energy-efficient, and more environmentally friendly ships.
In the field of aquaculture, China and Norway also have extensive cooperation. Christopher Mahler, the head of finance and sustainable development at Ed Company, introduced that as a well-known Norwegian aquaculture enterprise, the company produces about 100000 tons of salmon annually, a large part of which is exported to China and placed on the dining tables of Chinese consumers. He also stated that the company has built a building called "Salmon Eye" in Hardanger Fjord, Norway, which includes a visitor center and restaurant, aiming to raise public awareness of Norwegian seafood and attract many Chinese tourists to visit.
Sven, a member of the board of directors of the Norwegian Chinese Chamber of Commerce and former Norwegian Ambassador to China, stated that China's development is an opportunity for the world and also for Norway. The potential for cooperation between Norway and China in areas such as green development, oceans, and energy is enormous, and we look forward to deepening cooperation between the two countries' enterprises in various fields.
Chinese Ambassador to Norway Hou Yue said that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Norway. Last month, Norwegian Prime Minister St ø ller successfully visited China. The leaders of the two countries deeply summarized the 70 year experience of establishing diplomatic relations and reached important consensus on further deepening bilateral relations. China and Norway unanimously agreed to establish a dialogue on green transformation between the two countries. This important achievement injects new momentum into the further deepening of practical cooperation between China and Norway in various fields.
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