President and CEO of Telenor, Jon F. Baksaas

"Telenor was one of the founders of Norwegian-Russian Chamber of Commerce. We consider Russia to be an important market, and see a clear advantage of a forum for exchange of experience and establishment of contacts. Exchange of knowledge between the companies which are involved in Russia, creates a synergy effects, which both Telenor and others can benefit from. None the less, we see the advantage of the fact that our partners of cooperation can increase their knowledgde about the country and the market where Telenor wishes to be a long-term player."

CEO of A-pressen AS, Even Nordstroem

"A-Pressen has been active in the Russian market since 1996, and we know how important it is - in advance - to have knowledge about the country one is going to work in. Many exciting things happen in Russia now, the country is constantly changing. Sometimes, it can be difficult to have an overview over this development and new possibilities. Thanks to the Chamber's events both newcomers and established market players can get the necessary knowledge about Russia. A-pressen as a long-term player in the Russian market, knows how valuable it is, and will be glad to contribute to the exchange of experience which is one of the main activities of the Norwegian-Russian Chamber of Commerce."

Head of Representation of “Dalmorneftegeophyzica” in Norway, Vassily Boublik

"Our company was one of the founders of the Norwegian-Russian Chamber of Commerce in 2003. We know very well that one of the prerequisites of success in business, also for us, is a possibility to maintain the exisiting connections and at the same time expand the network of contacts and customers, and keep updated about all the changes in the relevant markets. These processes go much easier and give better feedback when you have such an organisation as Norwegian-Russian Chamber of Commerce."

Managing Director of Eksportfinas, Gisele Marchand

”Eksportfinans has many years financed various projects in Russia. That's why we know how important it is to have currently updated information about the development in the market. We have also acknowledged that there is a strong need for a meeting place or an arena in Norway where Norwegian and Russian companies and institutions can enrich themselves and others with knowledge. It didn't take long before we applied for the membership in the newly established Chamber of Commerce.”