PM Seeks Norwegian Investment in Pakistan’s Oil, Gas Sector
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Norwegian companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector.
- Pakistan and Norway discussed expanding bilateral trade and cooperation in education, skilled labour, climate resilience and technology.
- Both sides discussed regional and global developments, while Norway reaffirmed its interest in strengthening ties with Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD (Radio Pakistan) — August 14, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Norwegian companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector as Islamabad seeks to expand economic cooperation with Norway.
The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, who called on him in Islamabad. Eide is Norway’s serving foreign minister.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over relations between Pakistan and Norway and stressed the need to increase bilateral trade.
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The premier also highlighted Norway’s cooperation with Pakistan in areas including education, skilled labour, climate resilience and technology.
The invitation to Norwegian companies comes as Pakistan continues efforts to attract foreign investment in key economic sectors, including energy. The government has previously identified investment and exploration in the oil and gas sector as areas requiring greater participation from domestic and international investors.
CREDIT: Radio Pakistan
The two sides also discussed regional and global developments. According to the supplied report, Prime Minister Shehbaz appreciated Norway’s position on the Palestine issue and thanked Oslo for its support for Pakistan’s regional peace efforts in the Gulf.
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Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide thanked the prime minister for the reception and conveyed the good wishes of Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Eide also acknowledged Pakistan’s role in regional peace efforts and expressed Norway’s interest in further strengthening bilateral relations across different sectors.
CREDIT: Radio Pakistan
The Norwegian foreign minister also appreciated the contribution of the Pakistani diaspora in Norway, according to the supplied report.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also invited Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.
CREDIT: Pakistan Today
The latest discussions point to an effort by Islamabad and Oslo to broaden bilateral engagement beyond traditional diplomatic ties, with trade, investment, energy, technology, education and climate cooperation among the areas highlighted during the meeting.
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