ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Norwegian Foreign Minister, Borge Brende, on Thursday appreciated the counterterrorism strategy of Pakistan and said that there is a sharp decline in terrorist incidents in Pakistan.
"We feel very happy that the security situation in Pakistan has improved a lot. The country is more stable and we look forward for even better situation in the near future. Pakistan must play its role for a peaceful Afghanistan", said the Norwegian foreign minister in his meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
He called for peace in Afghanistan and said peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of Pakistan and the region as well.
"We will extend all possible support to the Afghan-led peace initiatives", responded the prime minister, according to a statement from the PM office.
Borge Brende said that Pakistan's positive role in defusing the tension between Iran and Saudi was very welcoming and was duly appreciated by the world over.
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