ENA Global 2025-06-05 16:02:54 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jun 5 (KNN)</strong> Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal conducted bilateral meetings with Norwegian officials in Oslo to explore enhanced maritime cooperation between the two nations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The discussions took place on the sidelines of the Nor-Shipping event and included meetings with Norway's Transport Minister Jon-Ivar Nyg&aring;rd and Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen N&aelig;ss.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The discussions also highlighted the potential role of India's Alang Ship Recycling Yard in Gujarat for implementing sustainable ship-breaking practices with enhanced environmental and safety standards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The primary focus of the India-Norway dialogue centered on advancing green maritime technologies and sustainable shipping practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Both countries agreed to deepen cooperation in ferry system electrification, drawing from Norway's established expertise in this area.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Minister Sonowal highlighted India's commitment to transforming its ports into global investment hubs through public-private partnerships and green energy integration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The discussions encompassed joint efforts in smart logistics, digital port ecosystems, and clean coastal shipping technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India's MAITRI initiative was identified as complementary to Norway's capabilities in artificial intelligence-driven port management, digital twins, and alternative fuel systems including liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, and electric propulsion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The bilateral talks addressed multiple sectors within the maritime domain, including ship recycling, seafarer training, sustainable fisheries management, ocean renewable energy, and offshore hydrocarbon exploration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Both nations emphasised their shared commitment to sustainable development and environmental responsibility in maritime operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A significant component of the partnership involves leveraging Norway's ship design expertise alongside India's shipyard capacity to produce environmentally friendly vessels.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The bilateral engagement reflects the broader economic cooperation between India and Norway, reinforced by the recent EFTA-India Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42333 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/cooperation-for-sustainable-ship-breaking-in-alang-figures-at-india-norway-bilateral 2025-06-05 16:02:54 knnindia.co.in