- Envoy’s actions breach of diplomatic protocol: FO
- FO says actions amount to interference in internal affairs.
- Islamabad urges Norway to respect its sovereignty.
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday summoned the Norwegian ambassador over his presence at a court hearing in Islamabad, with officials stating the act constituted interference in the country’s internal affairs.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that the additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) summoned the Norwegian diplomat regarding his attendance at a court proceeding, terming them “a breach of diplomatic protocol and relevant international law”.
“Noting that his actions amount to interference in the internal affairs of the country, the Ambassador was urged to adhere to the established norms of diplomatic engagement, as outlined in the relevant articles of the Vienna Convention,” Andrabi added.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.
