The Consul General paid his first official visit to Nanning, Guangxi 16 and 17 June. During talks with Executive Vice Chairman Mr. Chen Wu and high ranking representatives of the FAO, the NDRC and the Department of Commerce, four areas were identified as potential key areas of co-operation between Guangxi and Norway. Firstly, it was agreed to explore further the scope for co-operation between in the maritime sector. Secondly, it should be explored if the rich supply of bauxite and Guangxi’s aluminium industry could interest trade or investment by Norwegian companies. Thirdly, there is a joint ambition that the substantial hydropower resources and ongoing production of turbines and other heavy equipment in Nanning for the Norwegian company Hafslund lead to closer co-operation within the hydropower industry. Finally, offshore wind power was discussed, both in terms of the potential offshore and production of jackets and other parts by Guangxi’s heavy industry.
A fruitful meeting was held with Guangxi FAO (Photo credit: MFA).
The Consul General also met with Mr. Qin Yong, the Chairman of Nanning Good Fortune Heavy Industries, and the management of Nanning Generating Equipment General Works (NGEGW), to discuss their ongoing co-operation with Hafslund. All parties expressed the hope that the successful completion of the current contract will pave the way for more contracts and co-operation in the hydropower industry.