Dhaka: Bangladesh and Norway on Thursday discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, renewable energy, maritime affairs, fisheries, climate change, green transition, technology transfer, and environmentally sound ship recycling. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their partnership both bilaterally and multilaterally with the objective of enhancing cooperation across a wide range of issues of mutual interest.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Ambassador of Norway to Bangladesh H¥kon Arald Gulbrandsen paid a courtesy call on Humaiun Kobir at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the issues. The State Minister expressed his deep condolences on the passing of King Harald V, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also extended his warm felicitations to King Haakon VIII on his accession to the Norwegian throne.
The State Minister highlighted the importance of a greater exchange of high-level visits to enhance the visibility and momentum of bilateral relations. He particularly sought the support of Norway to expand and accelerate its investment in the renewable energy sector of Bangladesh. The Ambassador appreciated the government's efforts towards democratic reforms and expressed Norway's interest in working together on renewable energy initiatives.
He also appreciated Bangladesh's generous efforts in hosting the Rohingyas and reaffirmed Norway's commitment to working closely with Bangladesh in multilateral fora towards their safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable repatriation to Myanmar. Ambassador Gulbrandsen congratulated the State Minister on his assumption of office and expressed confidence that the longstanding and friendly relations between Bangladesh and Norway would continue to deepen further.