Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (R) meets with Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere in Beijing, January 29, 2008.

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks on Tuesday in Beijing with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Stoere. Both sides had an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern.

Yang said the current China-Norway relations develop well with frequent exchanges of high-level visits and sound coordination in international and regional issues.

Bilateral cooperation in economy and trade, climate change, environmental protection, polar studies, culture and education has been deepened, he said.

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (3rd L) meets with Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere (3rd R) in Beijing, January 29, 2008.

China appreciates Norway's adherence to the one-China policy and will make joint efforts with Norway to advice bilateral relations, Yang said.

Stoere said Norway hopes to promote bilateral economic and trade ties through Free Trade Area negotiation and taking part in the Shanghai World Expo.

Norway also seeks to step up cooperation with China in the areas of climate change, environmental protection and sustainable development, Stoere added.

Stoere is scheduled to visit China from January 28 to 30, at the invitation of Yang.
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(Xinhua News Agency January 30, 2008)