At the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang, Prime Minister Erna Solberg of the Kingdom of Norway will pay an official visit to China from April 7 to 11.

During the visit, President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang, Chairman Zhang Dejiang and other state leaders will hold meetings and formal talks respectively with Prime Minister Erna Solberg to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of common interest.

Norway was one of the first Western countries to recognize the People's Republic of China. There is a long history of exchanges between China and Norway and a strong foundation for bilateral practical cooperation. Last December, the governments of China and Norway issued a joint statement on normalizing bilateral relations. Now China and Norway faces a new opportunity to grow their ties. We believe that Prime Minister Solberg's visit will further enhance our political trust and practical cooperation and promote the healthy and steady development of China-Norway relations.