The two countries have a long history of cooperation, and Norway has been a strong supporter of Afghanistan's development.

Norway also helped to build the Salang Tunnel, which is a major transportation link between northern and southern Afghanistan.

[2] Norway participated in the International Security Assistance Force and in the Resolute Support Mission in the War in Afghanistan.

Norway has been critical of the Taliban's human rights record, and has suspended its development assistance to Afghanistan.

In January 2022, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere defended the country's decision to host talks between Taliban members, representatives of Afghan civil society, and foreign diplomats.

The meeting was an opportunity for countries to discuss their shared concerns about the situation in Afghanistan and to coordinate their response.