Islamabad, September 6, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday conveyed Pakistan’s condolences to Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide over the passing of King Harald V of Norway.
During a telephone conversation with his Norwegian counterpart, Dar conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal, himself and the people of Pakistan.
He also conveyed Pakistan’s sympathies to the Norwegian Royal Family and the people of Norway over the death of the monarch.
The deputy prime minister informed Espen Barth Eide that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had nominated Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan to represent Pakistan at the funeral procession scheduled to be held in Oslo on September 9.
The two foreign ministers also agreed to remain in close contact and expressed their intention to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session.
The conversation reflected the close and cordial relations between Pakistan and Norway, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to maintaining regular diplomatic engagement.
