Bilal Karimi, the acting ambassador of the Islamic Emirate in China, during a meeting with Paul Klouman Bekken, Norway's special representative for Afghanistan, described the diplomatic progress between the two countries as an important step toward strengthening bilateral interactions.

According to a statement from the Afghan embassy in China, Paul Klouman Bekken stressed the continuation of humanitarian aid, alternative cultivation, and addressing climate change during the meeting.

The statement read: "He also appreciated the recent diplomatic progress with Norway, considering it a significant step towards strengthening and expanding positive relations and engagement between the two countries."

"Norway has been a neutral country in Afghan affairs and has always paid considerable attention to Afghan migrants and assistance to Afghanistan. It is a country accepted by both Eastern and Western blocs, making its diplomatic relations or lobbying efforts beneficial for Afghanistan," said Aziz Maarej, a former diplomat.

Norway's special representative stressed that his country seeks to strengthen Afghanistan's relations with the world and aims to remove existing obstacles in this process.

"Continuing engagement and expanding relations with Norway and the Norwegian Committee to attract humanitarian support for Afghanistan is highly beneficial in the current situation," said Najib Rahman Shamal, a political affairs analyst.

Over the past three years, some countries have expanded their diplomatic relations with the Islamic Emirate; however, no country has officially recognized this government yet.