On 28 September, telegrams of congratulations were exchanged between HM King Harald V and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jan Petersen, and their Chinese counterparts, President Hu Jintao and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Li Zhaoxing:
Telegram from HM King Harald V to President Hu Jintao
22 September 2004
Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Kingdom of Norway, I wish to extend my congratulations and good wishes to you, your government and your people.
Norway was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. The friendship and co-operation between Norway and China are based on mutual respect and shared interests. Today there is contact between an impressive range of individuals and institutions in almost every sector of our two societies.
I am confident that the bilateral relations between our two countries will continue to expand and grow stronger in the years ahead.
Harald R
Telegram from President Hu Jintao to HM King Harald V
His Majesty King Harald V
The Kingdom of Norway
Oslo
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Kingdom of Norway, I wish to extend, on behalf of the Chinese Government and people, and in my own name, our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Your Majesty and, through you, to the Government and friendly people of Norway.
In the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Sino-Norwegian relations have witnessed a stable development. The two countries have built up increasingly closer contacts at all levels, and deepened mutual understanding and trust. Remarkable results have also been achieved in exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as economics and trade, science and technology, and culture. Under the present circumstances, to expand and deepen the Sino-Norwegian cooperation accords with the interests of both sides, and will benefit international peace and development. I would make joint efforts with Your Majesty, to further promote and deepen the Sino-Norwegian relations in an all-round way.
May the Sino-Norwegian friendly cooperative relations achieve fruitful results.
Hu Jintao
President of the People’s Republic of China
Beijing, 5 October, 2004
Telegram from the Norwegian Foreign Minister, Mr. Jan Petersen, to the Chinese Foreign Minister, Mr. Li Zhaoxing
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Oslo, 28. September 2004
Dear Foreign Minister,
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Norway and the People’s Republic of China, I wish to extend, on behalf of the Norwegian government, my congratulations to you and the government of the People’s Republic of China.
The friendship and co-operation between Norway and China are based on mutual respect and shared interests. This has led to dialogue in such wide-ranging fields as international politics, the environment and sustainable development, culture, sport, shipping, fisheries, education and research, health and business. It has also made it possible for us to engage in a structured and fruitful dialogue on human rights and the rule of law for over nine years. And it has laid the foundation for our steadily expanding co-operation.
I am confident that the friendship and co-operation between our two countries will continue to grow and deepen in the years ahead.
Yours sincerely,
Jan Petersen
H.E. Mr. Li Zhaoxing
Foreign Minister of P.R. C
Beijing
P.R.C
Telegram from the Chinese Foreign Minister, Mr. Li Zhaoxing, to the Norwegian Foreign Minister, Mr. Jan Petersen
His Excellency Jan Petersen
Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Norway
OSLO
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Kingdom of Norway, I wish to extend, on behalf of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, our sincere congratulations to you and the Norwegian Foreign Ministry.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Sino-Norwegian relations, with the joint efforts of both sides, have withstood the test of the fast-changing international situation. I am pleased and satisfied that exchanges and cooperation between our two countries have made a steady and stable development in all fields, while the mutual understanding and friendship has also constantly deepened. I would make joint efforts with you, to push the Sino-Norwegian friendly cooperative relations even further.
Li Zhaoxing
Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China
Beijing, 5 October, 2004