The German authorities has recognized Norway because the nation’s most essential power provider, deputy authorities spokesman Wolfgang Büchner stated in Berlin on Wednesday.

“Norway is a really particular companion for Germany,” Mr. Büchner added.

He stated the cooperation is a “main instance” of strategic partnership in lots of important areas.

“The scenario in Germany would have been way more tough this winter if it weren’t for the in depth and dependable provide from Norway,” Büchner stated.

German Financial system Minister Robert Habeck deliberate to journey to Norway on Wednesday night to carry political talks and meet enterprise representatives on Thursday and Friday.

Subjects to be lined in the course of the journey embody offshore wind energy, the function of hydrogen as an power provider, increasing infrastructure for renewable energies, and storing CO2 underground.

(dpa/NAN)