Mawlawi Abdul Kabir called the relations between Afghanistan and Norway friendly and pointed to its historical past.

He praised Norway’s efforts towards Afghanistan, in particular the recent meeting on Afghanistan in Oslo and the direct meeting of the Islamic Emirate delegation with EU officials and Afghan civil society living in Europe, to bring out the mutual understanding concept and appreciated Norwegian assistance in the field of demining.

The political deputy prime minister added that Afghanistan wants good relations with all countries of the world, including Norway.

Ambassador Lindeman said that his country is interested in good diplomatic ties with Afghanistan, lasting friendship, joint work, and political interaction.

“Norway does not support any military opposition against Afghanistan,” he added.

Both sides discussed women's work in government offices, girls’ education, Hijab, inclusive government, the procedure of the Commission of contact Afghan personalities, and the recent dissolution of several institutions in Afghanistan.

In the end, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir stressed further collaboration of the Norway embassy with Afghanistan. (ILKHA)