Norway, Pakistan Vow to Deepen Defence Security Ties

Norway's foreign minister met Pakistan's top military leadership in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security and bilateral ties, vowing deeper defence and security cooperation. RAWALPINDI: A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Norway, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Espen Barth Eide, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Thursday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral relations between Pakistan and Norway. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir highlighted Pakistan's perspective on global peace and regional stability, underscoring the importance of cooperation and collective efforts to address shared security challenges. The visiting dignitary appreciated the professional role played by the Pakistan Armed Forces in promoting regional peace and stability. Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation and engagement in the fields of defence and security.