ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephonic conversation with his Norwegian counterpart Ine Eriksen Soreide.
The foreign minister expressed satisfaction over the Norwegian investment in Pakistan. He appreciated the growing business relations between Pakistan and Norway.
The Norwegian foreign minister appreciated the role of the government of Pakistan in facilitating the signing of solar power project between Scatec and Nizam Energy. She also lauded the constructive role of Norwegians of Pakistani origin in the economic development of Norway.
The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors such as trade, investment and clean energy.
Foreign Minister Qureshi briefed his Norwegian counterpart on Pakistan’s positive contribution to the Afghan peace process He underscored that there was no military solution to the conflict. He expressed hope that the Afghan leaders would seize this historic opportunity to secure an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement.
