Oslo, Prime Minister's Office – Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa met today, in Oslo, with his Norwegian counterpart, Jonas Gahr Støre, where they discussed latest developments in Palestine and enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. 

During the meeting, Prime Minister Mustafa stressed, "We still believe in justice and international law, and through intensified work with partners and friendly nations in all diplomatic, peaceful, and legal ways, we aim to uphold our people's legitimate rights to freedom, independence, and statehood.

Mustafa emphasized that achieving a ceasefire in Gaza must lead to a complete cessation of aggression, ensuring it does not recur, lifting the blockade, delivering aid, reunifying Gaza with the West Bank, initiating comprehensive reconstruction, and implementing UN resolutions to end the illegal Israeli occupation and realize the establishment of the independent Palestinian state. 

Mustafa praised Norway's continuous support for the Palestinian people and their just cause, highlighting the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries, culminating in Norway's recognition of the State of Palestine based on its belief in the values of justice and peace. He extended thanks to the Kingdom of Norway for hosting the third meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, aimed at supporting the two-State solution and realizing Palestinian statehood. 

For his part, Prime Minister Støre underscored the importance of achieving a ceasefire in Gaza promptly to end the suffering of the Palestinian people, pave the way for ending the occupation, realizing the Palestinian state, and achieving peace in the region as a whole. He also affirmed Norway's ongoing support for the State of Palestine and the Palestinian people, backing the Government's efforts in reform and institutional development. 

During his official visit to Norway, Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa held several meetings, including with Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of the Kingdom of Norway, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, and the President of the Norwegian Parliament, Masud Gharahkhani, and members of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Parliament. He briefed them on the conditions in Palestine, international efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as informing them about the attacks by tge Israeli occupation forces and settlers against the Palestinian people in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, daily incursions into Palestinian areas, daily killings, arrests, demolitions, and infrastructure destruction.