Støre met with Mark Carney: Norway strengthens ties to Canada
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has visited Ottawa, Canada, on his way to an important meeting in New York. During the visit, he met with the renowned economist Mark Carney to discuss future cooperation between the two countries.
Støre expressed great optimism following the talks. He describes the relationship between Norway and Canada as one that is developing at record speed. The two countries share many of the same challenges, especially regarding the Arctic, energy, and climate.
Cooperation between the nations has become increasingly important in recent years. Both Norway and Canada are major players in energy and natural resources, and both countries are committed to a green transition in their economies. The meeting with Mark Carney, who has extensive experience in international finance, provides new opportunities for dialogue on these topics.
The visit to Ottawa was a stopover before the Prime Minister traveled on to New York. There, he will participate in UN meetings, where world leaders are gathering to discuss global challenges. The close cooperation with Canada is expected to play a central role in Norway's international work moving forward.