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ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide<\/strong> arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a two-day official visit, marking the highest-level engagement between Pakistan and Norway in a decade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar<\/strong> received Eide at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following his arrival in Islamabad, according to the Foreign Office.<\/p>\n

Earlier, Norwegian Foreign Minister Eide was received at Islamabad International Airport by Additional Foreign Secretary for Europe Ambassador Ayesha Ali<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Two-Day Official Visit<\/h2>\n

Eide will remain in Pakistan from August 13 to 14<\/strong> as part of his official visit, which comes at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.<\/p>\n

During the visit, the two foreign ministers will lead delegation-level talks<\/strong> covering a wide range of issues concerning Pakistan-Norway relations.<\/p>\n

Trade and Investment Among Key Priorities<\/h2>\n

According to the Foreign Office, discussions will focus on expanding bilateral cooperation in several important areas, including:<\/p>\n

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  • Trade and investment<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Climate change<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Renewable energy<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Education<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • People-to-people contacts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The two sides are also expected to exchange views on major regional and international developments<\/strong> and discuss areas where closer cooperation could benefit both countries.<\/p>\n

    Growing High-Level Engagement<\/h2>\n

    Eide\u2019s visit follows a series of high-level contacts between Islamabad and Oslo.<\/p>\n

    The Foreign Office said Ishaq Dar and Espen Barth Eide held telephone conversations in March and April 2026<\/strong>, discussing bilateral and international issues.<\/p>\n

    Norway\u2019s State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik<\/strong> also visited Islamabad in May, further strengthening diplomatic engagement between the two countries.<\/p>\n

    Pakistan-Norway Relations<\/h2>\n

    The Foreign Office described the Norwegian foreign minister\u2019s visit as an opportunity to further strengthen the longstanding and cordial relationship<\/strong> between Pakistan and Norway.<\/p>\n

    The two countries are expected to explore new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation<\/strong>, particularly in economic development, clean energy, education and climate-related initiatives.<\/p>\n

    Eide\u2019s visit also reflects Pakistan\u2019s efforts to deepen relations with European countries and expand cooperation beyond traditional diplomatic ties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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