Turkey wants to utilize Norway's hydro technology

Holding a joint press conference Tuesday with Norway's Crown Prince Haakon in Ankara, Erdogan said Norway had important know-how in hydro-energy and other renewable energy resources, and said Turkey wanted to make use of Norway's advanced technology.

Noting that economic relations between the two countries were below the current potential, Erdogan said they discussed with Haakon ways to enhance bilateral relations.

Responding to a question on the justice minister's recent remarks about the possible transfer of a small number of convicts to Imrali Prison --where Abdullah Ocalan, head of the terrorist organization PKK is serving a life sentence in solitary confinement-- Erdogan said, "Our friends are working on it. If we deem necessary, we will transfer other convicts there (Imrali). Preparations for this are underway."

Prince Haakon said relations between Turkey and his country are perfect, adding his visit focused on the energy and maritime sectors.

He said their goal was to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries, and added that more than 200,000 Norwegian tourists visited Turkey every year.

Following the conference, Erdogan hosted a banquet in honor of the crown prince of Norway.

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