In the three days’ long meeting the participants share information and discuss common challenges within a broad range of issues: the increasing Asian influence on global economy and politics, climate politics and Norwegian business interest in the region.
Climate issues are on top of the agenda in Norwegian politics and one of the highlights of the regional meeting was Dr. R. K. Pachauri’s lecture on Asian climate challenges.
The importance of cultural co-operation as an integral part of foreign relations has been underscored during the gathering. At the welcoming dinner hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador to India, H.E. Ms. Ann Ollestad, Mr. Kamal Sabri with musicians introduced the sarangi to the invited guests. Mr. Sabri has spellbound the Norwegian audience for several years concerting in Norway with the Norwegian Concert Institute.