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IEA’s deputy foreign minister meets Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires
Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires for Afghanistan, Paul Klouman Bekken, on Wednesday met with Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the deputy minister of foreign affairs and had a detailed discussion on a series of topics.
Bekken expressed his sorrow over the disaster caused by the earthquake in Herat and expressed his condolences to the victims. He also said Norway was assisting victims and expressed concern over the forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan.
Stanikzai in turn thanked Bekken for Norway’s positive role it plays and its assistance to the Afghan people. He also described the treatment of Afghan refugees in the neighboring country as inhumane and in conflict with all agreements and international laws.
Along with the stability and achievements of the current Afghan government in the country, it was emphasized that the issues should be resolved through dialogue and positive interaction with the Afghan government.