Cement trust between China and Norway: Yang

China and Norway hope to expand and deepen their pragmatic cooperation in bilateral, regional and international levels and push for the long-term, stable development of China-Norway ties, State Councilor Yang Jiechi said on Monday.

The two countries should consistently cement political mutual trust, promote economic and trade exchanges and cultural exchanges, Yang said when meeting with visiting Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende.

The two countries normalized their diplomatic relations last December after bilateral ties deteriorated in 2010.

Yang said the normalization of the relationship fully serves the common interests of both sides, and it lives up to the general direction of a correct development of China-Norway ties.

Brende said the Norwegian side subscribes to the one-China policy and respects China's core interest and major concerns.

Norway is ready to boost exchanges with China at various levels, promote mutual trust, expand cooperation and press ahead Nordic-Sino cooperation, as well as China-Europe ties, Brende added.

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg is on an official visit to China from Friday to Tuesday.

Yang said the two sides should effectively implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two sides during Solberg’s visit.