– We are both deeply concerned about what is happening in Ukraine. This was said by China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang after he had had a conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Joans Gahr Støre for just under an hour this morning. Next week, China will send its special envoy Li Hui to Europe to explore the possibilities of ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang. Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB – We will keep the Norwegian authorities updated on our work to end the war, said Foreign Minister Qin Gang, adding that China is happy to cooperate with Norway to bring about peace. – Ever since the start of the war, China has worked for peace, said Qin Gang. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre also emphasized that there had been a good conversation about Ukraine. Norway is a friendly country But he also emphasized that it had emerged in the talks that the countries have different views on a good number of issues. But both Støre and Qin Gang emphasized that the cooperation between Norway and China is close in many areas, and placed particular emphasis on the possibilities that exist within technology that can improve the environment. Qin Gang visiting the prime minister’s residence. Photo: Terje Pedersen / AP – We have agreed on close cooperation until the UN climate summit in the autumn, said Støre, before he wished the Chinese foreign minister to open further talks with his Norwegian colleague Anniken Huitfeldt. – Norway is a friendly country and we have a lot to learn from each other, Foreign Minister Qin Gang told news, adding that it was his first visit to the country.
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