Pakistan, Norway celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations

Islamabad: Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and Norway have continued to grow over the past 75 years on the basis of mutual respect and shared values.

In a statement issued on the eve of 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Norway, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the two countries enjoy a mutually beneficial partnership in political, economic, academic, environmental, social and cultural domains.

Foreign Office Spokesperson said there is a common desire to promote regional and global peace, security and sustainable development.

She said Pakistan-Norway relations are marked by high-level exchanges and contacts with frequent meetings at the leadership level. The two countries also actively collaborate in various multilateral fora.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the bilateral economic relations between Pakistan and Norway are robust and growing with sizeable trade in multiple product lines and substantial investments of leading Norwegian companies in Pakistan.

Pakistan appreciates Norway's steady and generous development assistance in sustainable development including Sustainable Development Goals, climate action and renewable energy and its solidarity during times of natural disasters and calamities.

Foreign Office Spokesperson said Pakistan strongly believes that friendship and cooperation between the two countries would continue to grow and flourish in the years to come.