Srinagar/May,8: Ambassador of Norway, Nil Ragnar called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here this evening.
During the meeting, the Norwegian Ambassador briefed the Chief Minister about the interventions by his Government in India particularly in technology transfer, fisheries, wind energy, water treatment, hydro power and maternal health.
The Norwegian Ambassador informed the Chief Minister that his country is the second biggest fish exporting country in the world. He also informed her about various fishing and energy tapping technologies developed by his country.
The Chief Minister informed the Ambassador about various initiatives taken by the Government particularly in checking pollution, building infrastructure and developing some core sectors like horticulture and tourism.
Mehbooba Mufti invited Norwegian support in terms of technology transfer in improving water treatment plants, development of fisheries, conservation of Dal and Wullar lakes and wind and solar energy in the State.
