Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Norwegian companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector while calling for stronger bilateral trade and cooperation.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has invited Norwegian companies to invest in Pakistan’s oil and gas exploration sector as Islamabad seeks to deepen economic and diplomatic ties with Norway.
The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the Prime Minister House on Thursday. He welcomed Eide and expressed satisfaction over the warm relations between Pakistan and Norway.
Shehbaz highlighted Norway’s cooperation with Pakistan in education, skilled labour, climate resilience and technology. He also stressed Pakistan’s desire to increase bilateral trade and encouraged Norwegian businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country.
The two sides also discussed regional and global developments. Shehbaz appreciated Norway’s support for Palestine and thanked Oslo for its consistent backing of Pakistan’s regional peace efforts in the Gulf.
Eide conveyed the good wishes of Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and praised Pakistan’s role in regional peace efforts. He reaffirmed Norway’s interest in expanding bilateral cooperation across various sectors and appreciated the positive contribution of the Pakistani diaspora in Norway.
Shehbaz also invited the Norwegian prime minister to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik, Overseas Pakistanis Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain and other senior officials attended the meeting.
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