A five-member delegation from the Norwegian Foreign Ministry, led by Hans Jacob Frydenlund , which also included the Norwegian ambassador to Ethiopia, arrived in the country yesterday.

The delegation is reportedly in the country to met the Somali government and familiarize itself with political developments in the country.

The delegation later held talks with Hasan Abshir Farah [minerals and water resources minister], Husayn Elabe Fahiye [national planning minister] and the deputy interior minister.

The government officials called on Norway to assist in Somalia's reconstruction efforts.

Prime Minister Ali Khalif Galayr hosted a luncheon in honour of the visiting delegation and appealed to the Norwegian officials to fully support the transitional government.