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Norwegian Ambassador-designated to Pakistan, Kjell-Gunnar Eriksen on Monday visited Lahore Arts Council (LAC) at Alhamra and took keen interest in its various sections of the art centre. During the meeting, Chairperson Board of Governors, Lahore Arts Council Moneeza Hashmi and LAC Executive Director Ather Ali Khan and Kjell-Gunnar Eriksen agreed on people-to-people contacts to further strengthen bilateral relations. Both sides also agreed to explore opportunities in arts, literature and other cultural dimensions.

The Norwegian Ambassador said that the diplomatic relations between Norway and Pakistan span over many years, and I believe that both of the countries are trying their best to increase this bilateral relationship. A two-member delegation from Norway Embassy including Kjell-Gunnar Eriksen and Second Sectary Norway Embassy Ms Inguild Tokheim along with Ms Naveen Fareed appreciated the hard work of Alhamra Arts Council.

Ather Ali briefed the Ambassador and his team about Alhamra Art Gallery, Academy of Performing Arts, Adbi Bethak and Cultural activities at the council. Chairperson BOG Lahore Arts Council Moneeza Hashmi said that it was the key objective of the Lahore Arts Council to promote "our colourful culture and wonderful traditions in the whole world and make the world believe that Pakistan is the great place to visit".

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