ISLAMABAD: Relations between Norway and Pakistan are growing with each passing day, Ambassador of Norway Tore Nedrebo said on Thursday. He said this in his brief remarks at a garden party held at his residence to celebrate the Constitution Day of Norway. He also made a mention of Norwegians of Pakistani origin who have been contributing reasonably to Norwegian economy. The ambassador also welcomed those Norwegians of Pakistani origin who were in Pakistan to attend the Constitution Day celebrations. “Our bilateral relations are close and excellent. There are several reasons for this. The large Pakistani diaspora in Norway, counting some 40,000 individuals, means there is a lot of exchange between the two countries and considerable awareness of Pakistan in Norway. Our current foreign minister visits Pakistan practically every year, and even the prime ministers meet regularly. There could be more trade. Because of the mobile telephone operator Telenor, Norway in fact was the second biggest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan in the fiscal year ending June, 2016,” he said. Meanwhile the Norwegian and Pakistani people sang national anthems of Norway and Pakistan. Pakistani band played folk tunes as well, which added color to the event.