Tue Apr 22 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Crown Prince Haakon of Norway Visits Gdańsk

**Gdańsk, Poland (April 22, 2025)** – Crown Prince Haakon of Norway made a significant visit to Gdańsk today, marking the first leg of his official trip to Poland. The visit focused on strengthening the bilateral relationship between Norway and Poland, particularly in areas of energy, environmental transformation, and economic cooperation.

The Crown Prince was welcomed by Gdańsk Mayor Aleksandra Dulkiewicz on the Green Bridge before proceeding to the Main Town Hall for a meeting. His visit included entries in the city’s and Gdańsk Museum’s guest books. He then met with students at the University of Gdańsk and toured the renovated Maritime Culture Centre, a project supported by Norwegian funds. The tour included the “Baltic Sea: A Green Energy Ocean” exhibition, highlighting offshore wind energy.

Further engagements included laying flowers at the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, visiting the European Solidarity Centre (ECS) for a meeting with former Polish President Lech Wałęsa, and a brief meeting with representatives of Norwegian and Polish businesses. The Crown Prince was accompanied by Ragnhild Syrstad, State Secretary in the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.

The visit underscores the strong ties between Norway and Poland, both NATO allies and close partners. Crown Prince Haakon’s trip will continue to Warsaw tomorrow, where he will meet with President Andrzej Duda and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A key event will be the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the next round of Norwegian and EEA Grants for Poland.

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