Norwegian FM to visit Pakistan on Aug 13-14, first such visit in a decade
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide will undertake an official visit to Pakistan on August 13-14 to discuss avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation, trade and investment. In a statement, the Foreign Office (FO) said, “At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Norwegian FM Eide will undertake an official visit to Pakistan on 13-14 August 2026.”…
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide is set to visit Pakistan on August 13-14, marking the first such visit from a Norwegian foreign minister in a decade. This official trip aims to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation, trade, and investment between the two nations. The Foreign Office announced that the visit will focus on various aspects of Pakistan-Norway relations, including trade, investment, climate change, renewable energy, education, and people-to-people contacts.
Additionally, both ministers will discuss important regional and international developments. Norwegian Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has previously praised Pakistan's efforts in de-escalating tensions in the region, particularly during the US-Israeli war on Iran. During his visit to Norway in May, Dar met with the Norwegian deputy foreign minister to discuss regional affairs.
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