From March 3rd to 11th, Lu Kang, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led a CPC delegation to Norway, Denmark, and the United Kingdom (UK) upon invitation.
During the visit, the delegation engaged in high-level discussions with government officials, political leaders, scholars, and representatives from think tanks and academia.
In Norway, meetings were held with Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, Ine Eriksen Søreide, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, and key figures from major political parties and think tanks. Discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation and an exchange of views on diplomacy, with an emphasis on President Xi Jinping’s foreign policy vision.
In Denmark, the delegation met with Magnus Heunicke, Minister for Environment and Gender Equality, and Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Conversations centered on governance, global security, and enhancing partnerships in green development and multilateral cooperation.
In the UK, Lu Kang’s delegation held talks with Jenny Chapman, Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Nick Catsaras, Deputy National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister. The delegation also met Members of Parliament, political party leaders, media representatives, and think tank scholars. The visit included engagements with universities and the Eric Liddell Community, where discussions highlighted China’s approach to global initiatives.
Leaders in all three countries expressed interest in strengthening inter-party exchanges, enhancing cooperation in trade, cultural affairs, and sustainable development, and fostering stronger ties between their respective nations, China, and the broader European Union (EU).
The delegation’s visit underscored a shared commitment to multilateralism and collaboration in addressing global challenges.
