Pakistan and Norway on Monday expressed keenness to further strengthen and broaden bilateral ties and work together to fight against the war on terror and promote peace and stability in the region. At a meeting held between Minister for Defence, Ch. Ahmed Mukhtar, and the visiting Norwegian Defence Minister, Ms. Grete Faremo an agreement was reached to further bilateral ties with the aim to promote peace and stability in the region. The meeting dealt with exchanging views on various subjects including defence cooperation, Pakistan's counter terrorism efforts and its contribution in UN peace keeping operations and security situation of the region, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported.