OREANDA-NEWS. December 07, 2012. Ukraine is interested in experience of Norway in the development of its own oil and gas industry. This was stressed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov at a meeting of the Government.

"At one time the Norwegians started this way virtually grassroots. Therefore, they believe that at the initial stage it is necessary to invite international partners, invite qualified and acquire the latest technology and equipment in this area", Mykola Azarov said, commenting on his official visit to the Kingdom of Norway.

Thus, the PM said, this process should be inextricably linked with training of personnel. "After all, this is why Norwegians themselves quickly began to develop and produce its own technology and equipment. This we should learn, especially the perception of a new, modern, best", Mykola Azarov said.

He stressed that Ukraine start to develop oil and gas sector not with a clean sheet: we have achievements and staff. Now, in the opinion of Mykola Azarov, we should improve technology, procure and acquire new, more modern technology. "That is, after all, we have to adopt in Europe", the Prime Minister said.

In addition, both Ukraine and Norway intend to increase the volume of trade between the two countries: "Trade turnover between our countries does not meet potential. Its growth has come due to the cooperation in various sectors of the economy".

According to him, Ukraine, for example, intends to increase the purchase of seafood from Norway. However, we are interested to develop grain exports to Norway. At the same time, the involvement of Norwegian investments and leading technology in the production of agricultural and aquaculture development in Ukraine is very promising.