The Norwegian pavilion 81 days before opening. Photo: CG Shanghai
The delegation, consisting of seven representatives from Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs and Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, arrived Shanghai on February 8. During their short stay in Shanghai they were able to draw some important guidelines concerning the Norwegian contribution at EXPO 2010. Together with representatives from the Royal Norwegian Consulate General and Commissioner General of Norway at Expo 2010 Mr. Arild Blixrud, they inspected the Norwegian pavilion at the world Expo site in order to be able to best utilize the premises during the six months long event. The delegation was pleased to see that the construction of the Norwegian pavilion is proceeding according to schedule and will be ready for the official opening on April 30. During their stay they also had meetings with Chinese partners representing sectors such as education, polar research, environmental protection and international trade, as well as discussions with relevant Norwegian institutions operating in China.
Mrs. Lu Feng and Mrs. Anne Marit Skulberg representing Ministry of Trade and Industry. Photo: CG Shanghai
The theme of the Norwegian exhibition at EXPO 2010 is “Norway Powered by Nature”, which is meant to communicate the Norwegian people’s close relationship to nature; both as a source of recreation as well as a source of pure physical energy. The Norwegian pavilion is expected to host more than three million visitors during May 1 and November 31.