Ambala, October 27 (R. Singh):- According to information shared by Jaskaran Singh from Oslo, Norway, a special meeting took place between Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj and Norwegian Parliament President Masud Gharahkhani at the latter’s office in Oslo. Gharahkhani warmly welcomed Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj and the Sikh delegation accompanying him. On the occasion, Jathedar Gargajj extended a special invitation to Gharahkhani to visit Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib.
The meeting was attended by Gurdayal Singh from Norway; Paramjit Singh, president of the management committee of Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Oslo; Baljit Singh, Gurinder Singh, Bhupinder Singh and Iqbal Singh; and Jaskaran Singh, Media Adviser at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
During the meeting, Masud Gharahkhani and Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj discussed the activities being carried out by Sikhs in Norway and their contributions to the country’s progress and development. Jathedar Gargajj also apprised Gharahkhani of some of the difficulties faced by Sikhs in Norway. In response, Gharahkhani assured the Sikh delegation that efforts would be made to find positive solutions.
Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj appreciated the Norwegian government’s decision to observe Sikh Turban Day every year on the occasion of Vaisakhi and expressed gratitude to the government for the initiative. He said the initiative had greatly helped raise awareness about Sikh identity among local communities in Norway, and that people in the country were showing respect and appreciation for the Sikh turban.
Masud Gharahkhani appreciated the services rendered by Sikhs and Sikh organisations in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that even today, whenever communities in Norway face difficulties, Sikhs are always at the forefront of providing selfless service.
Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj said that Sikhs had made valuable contributions to Norway’s social, economic and cultural life. Through their hard work, enterprise, professional services, community participation and initiatives inspired by Sikh principles of service, Sikhs had played an important role in Norway and further enriched its multicultural society. He said the Sikh commitment to service, equality, mutual cooperation and respect for all religions represented values that strengthen social unity and harmony among communities.
He added that Gharahkhani’s visit to Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib would provide him with an opportunity to understand Sikh principles more closely and would serve as a meaningful occasion to further strengthen friendship, mutual respect and understanding between Sikhs and the people of Norway.
