Pakistan and Norway have agreed to keep close contact to advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The understanding was reached at a meeting between Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan and Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Erling Rimestad in Islamabad.

During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary highlighted diverse areas of cooperation between Pakistan and Norway particularly investment, maritime, climate and higher education and said that new areas must be identified to further expand mutually beneficial collaboration.

He appreciated the presence of prominent Norwegian companies in Pakistan and underlined the need to further enhance trade and investment cooperation.

The Foreign Secretary underscored the importance of enhancing legal migration and mobility opportunities for Pakistanis.

The two sides also agreed to hold the next round of Pakistan-Norway Bilateral Political Consultations this year on mutually agreed dates.

Source: Radio Pakistan