Bangladesh, Feb. 7 -- At the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide is in China now for an important official visit from February 5 to 7. He met with Wang Yi and other government officials.

2024 marks the 70th anniversary of China-Norway diplomatic relations. During his 2018 China state visit, Norwegian King Harald V and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to strengthen China-Norway ties and begin a new chapter of engagement. Norways policy of strategic autonomy and support for the one-China principle are always appreciated by China.

Regular communication is crucial with China, given its significant influence in both international politics and the global economy. Before Espen Barth Ei...