Norway keen to invest in Bangladesh renewables

Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen yesterday expressed interest in renewable energy, offshore exploration and green investment in Bangladesh.

“Norway’s interest is in further deepening relations with Bangladesh in trade, investment and technical cooperation, particularly in offshore renewable energy and green technology,” the envoy said during a courtesy call on Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, minister for power, energy and mineral resources, at his office at the Secretariat.

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He also expressed his government’s interest in exploring further areas of cooperation in these sectors and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. During the meeting, the minister sought technical and financial cooperation from the Norwegian government to strengthen transparency and improve efficiency in the power sector, as well as to reduce system losses.

He said Bangladesh welcomes greater participation by the Nordic countries in achieving its renewable energy targets and strengthening the country’s energy security. The meeting also explored possibilities for expanding technology transfer, technical training and financial cooperation in line with Bangladesh’s renewable energy roadmap.

They also discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation and Norway’s ongoing engagement in Bangladesh’s clean energy transition, including participation in offshore bidding and investment in the renewable energy and solar power sectors.

Alexander Falck-Bilden, deputy head of mission of the Norwegian embassy, and Sayeed Muntasir Bayzid, economic and trade adviser at the embassy, accompanied the ambassador.

Md Ziaul Haque, secretary of the Energy Division, was also present at the meeting, along with other officials from the ministry and the Norwegian embassy.