Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız received newly appointed Ambassador Vegard Ellefsen of Norway on 17 October 2016.
Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Yıldız congratulated Ambassador Ellefsen on his recent appointment.
In the meeting, friendly relations between Turkey and Norway that have been enhancing and strengthening since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1926; and bilateral cooperation which have gained new dimensions and diversified in recent years, were confirmed. Bilateral relations, as well as current regional and international developments were also discussed in the meeting.