Xi meets Norwegian PM in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Beijing on Monday. China-Norway friendly cooperation complies with the will of the two peoples, the fundamental interests of the two countries, and a global trend of maintaining closer ties among countries to share weal and woe, Xi said.

Store said that China plays a vital role in addressing global challenges and dealing with major international issues concerning world peace and security. Norway supports free trade, stands ready to enhance communication and cooperation with China within multilateral frameworks including the G20, and supports closer cooperation between Europe and China.