Støre and Scholz opened Norway's pavilion at Hannover Messe

'It is a great honour for Norway to be selected as the partner country at the world's largest industrial trade fair. Hannover Messe is perhaps the most important showcase for international industry. Taking part gives Norwegian companies a unique opportunity to showcase their innovative products and solutions for the green transition,' said Støre.

Støre and Scholz were accompanied by Norway's new Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, and Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland. Myrseth and Aasland will take part in several Norwegian events at the trade fair over the coming days.

The delegation also visited the stands of three of the pavilion's largest partners: Yara, Equinor and Statkraft.

Germany is one of Norway's most important trading partners, and the two countries work closely together in a number of areas. Norway and Germany have recently entered into a strategic partnership on renewable energy and green industry.

'I am convinced that Norway's presence at the Hannover Messe will further strengthen the close cooperation between our two countries,' Støre said.

The Norwegian pavilion at Hannover Messe will showcase 23 Norwegian companies working in energy, batteries, carbon capture and storage, Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence.