Today in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed Norway's Espen Barth Eide for a high-stakes diplomatic meetup 🤝. It's the latest sign of warming ties as both sides eye big wins this year.
Wang Yi, who sits on the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, praised Norway as an "important and stable" partner in Europe. He urged both nations to follow through on leaders' agreements, respect each other's core concerns, and drive openness with win-win cooperation.
Together, they agreed to:
- 📈 Expand trade and market access
- ⚓ Boost maritime cooperation and green shipping
- 🌱 Push green development and sustainable tech
- 💡 Foster innovation through joint research
The ministers also voiced support for multilateralism, rejecting decoupling and broken supply chains. Norway reaffirmed its one-China policy and highlighted its zero-tariff treatment of Chinese electric vehicles, with Norwegian businesses keen to step up investments.
On global hotspots, both sides called for an effective Middle East ceasefire and urged international backing for a stronger Palestinian National Authority. This joint stance underscores a shared vision: teamwork for a fairer world stage 🌍.
From green energy to global governance, today's talks set the tone for deeper China-Norway collaboration in 2025 and beyond.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
