In an exclusive interview with CGTN marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Ambassador Zhou Jingxing discusses the state of China-Norway relations and the potential for closer cooperation. Zhou highlights growing political trust and strong economic complementarities between the two countries, as well as opportunities to expand mutually beneficial trade and cooperation in areas such as the green transition.

He calls on both sides to build on their long-standing friendship, deepen practical cooperation and expand cultural and people-to-people exchanges. He says closer ties in these areas can foster greater mutual understanding and inject new momentum into bilateral relations.