{"id":10868,"date":"2020-01-31T15:54:30","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T07:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synergymediaspecialists.com\/?p=10868"},"modified":"2021-10-05T10:59:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T10:59:52","slug":"japan-and-norway-strengthening-cooperation-and-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/japan-and-norway-strengthening-cooperation-and-trade\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan and Norway \u2014 strengthening cooperation and trade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Commercially, there are strong bonds in shipping, seafood, energy and technology between the two countries. \u201cNorway is very technologically advanced when it comes to renewable energy and hydrogen for example, and we are now looking upon Norway\u2019s innovative technology and clean energy with admiration and inspiration,\u201d Tauchi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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His Majesty King Harald V of Norway<\/strong> and Masahiro Tauchi<\/strong>, Ambassador of Japan to Norway  |  \u00a9 Embassy of Japan in Norway<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

More specifically, there is an increasing interest from Japan in Norway\u2019s hydrogen technology. The Nordic country has been a leader in this field and is looking to share the knowledge with the rest of the world. \u201cNorway should be the first 100 percent green nation with zero emission solutions in all sectors. To achieve this, green hydrogen is an important piece of the puzzle,\u201d Vegard Frihammer, manager and founder of Greenstat AS noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan is looking forward to expanding and developing more economic cooperation with Norway<\/p>Masahiro Tauchi<\/strong>, Ambassador of Japan to Norway\u00a0<\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Torbjorn Roe Isaksen<\/strong>, Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway  |  \u00a9 Ministry of Trade and Industry of Norway <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJapan is such a fascinating country,\u201d noted the Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway, Torbjorn Roe Isaksen. \u201cNot only for its history and culture, but also because of its economic and technological advancements,\u201d he said. According to Isaksen, Norway is very interested in strengthening its relationship with Japan given that \u201cNorway is an export nation and Japan is a big market with high purchasing power.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to shipping, Norway has a strong maritime cluster with the fifth-largest merchant fleet in the world, while Japan is the largest. \u201cThe strong shipping sector of our country is one of the reasons we were able to develop economically at the level we are today,\u201d said Harald Solberg, CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners\u2019 Association noting that shipping cooperation with Japan is strong as they both share a rich maritime history and value sustainable shipping practices, as well as reduction of energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another industry that bonds the two economies together is seafood. \u201cBoth our countries are maritime nations and seafood is a main part of our diet,\u201d explained Renate Larsen, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council. \u201cNorwegian salmon and mackerel are Norway\u2019s best export species to Japan.\u201d Norway introduced salmon in Japan 30 years ago and since then, it has been added to the Japanese cuisine and is an integral part of the Japanese diet, which is creating a huge demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harald Solberg<\/strong>, CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners Association  |  \u00a9 Norwegian Shipowners Association<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The relationship is growing to other areas as well. \u201cThere are some fantastic examples of Japanese investment in our country and vice versa,\u201d said Hakon Haugli, CEO of Innovation Norway. \u201cThere is a growing need to increase our research-based cooperation and work more on high-tech development, which are areas of key competence for Norway that can benefit Japan,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To facilitate this, Isaksen thinks that a bilateral economic partnership agreement between Norway and Japan would be a good way to strengthen its already good relations. \u201cSuch an agreement will strengthen our framework for economic cooperation between us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tauchi voiced similar thoughts. \u201cJapan is looking forward to expanding and developing more economic cooperation with Norway,\u201d he said. \u201cI welcome our Japanese friends to visit Norway and get to know our country\u2019s rich culture. I look forward to even more investment and trade between us,\u201d Isaksen concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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