Today, I welcomed Norway's Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide. The meeting was substantive and practical, as is always the case with Norwegian partners.

Our teams have already finished preparing a bilateral security agreement. We discussed further defense cooperation. But the…

New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence:

The Government is proposing a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years. All services of the Norwegian Armed Forces will be strengthened.

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regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new…

Since 24th Feb. 2022, 🇳🇴Government has provided #Ukraine with more than USD 500 mn in direct budget support. During the meeting with Norwegian Ambassador Helene Sand Andresen I expressed my gratitude for powerful support in different areas. 🇺🇦🤝🇳🇴

Grateful to Minister Sergii Marchenko for sharing insights today. Norway will continue to be a partner you can count on 🇺🇦🤝🇳🇴

Norway is part of the ground-based air defence coalition for Ukraine. “Norwegian NASAMs contribute to saving Ukrainian lives and protecting critical infrastructure every day” says Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram
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Norway's 5-year Nansen Program for Ukraine 2023-27 comprises military and civilian support. This support is long-term, flexible, and based on Ukraine's needs. Norway emphasizes coordination with Ukraine and the international community.

The people of Norway stand with Ukraine.

From my great colleague at NATO

🇳🇴 FM Espen Barth Eide's message to 🇷🇺 is clear:
👉 Bring this unprovoked, unjustifiable & illegal war of aggression to an end;
👉 Release the SMM officials;
👉 Live up to your #OSCE commitments.

Norway will #StandWithUkraine for as long as it takes to win a just & lasting peace.

Critical time for Norwegian FM Espen Barth Eide to have productive meetings in US Congress with senators Rounds, Graham, and Cruz, emphasizing the importance of continued support to Ukraine.

Thank you UNHCR Ukraine for your important work.

Norway’s FM Espen Barth Eide calls for more long-term support to Ukraine

Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities.

Attacks on civilians are unacceptable.

Our thoughts are with the victims and the families who lost their loved ones during the holiday season.

Norway’s support for Ukraine is unwavering.

It was an honor for me to address the Norwegian Parliament and people for the second time, this time in person.
 
Norway was the first country to approve a long-term support program for Ukraine, setting an example for other nations. Today’s Ukraine-Northern Europe Summit affirmed…

Ukrainian battle is decisive for our common security. Our support is strong and long-term - PM Jonas Gahr Støre announcing new military contributions in meeting w/ 🇺🇦 pres @ZelenskyyUA in Oslo:
regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/con…

At the #GrainFromUkraine summit in Kyiv today, Norway announced NOK 250 million ($ 23,5 million) to food security + support to Ukrainian farmers #StandWithUkraine

On the 90th anniversary of the #Holodomor tragedy, we condemn Russia’s continued weaponisation of food.

Close to 4000 schools damaged or destroyed by #Russia 's illegal war.

We commend #Ukraine for instructing their armed forces to refrain from using schools for military purposes.

Norway thanks Ukraine and our global partners committed to #SafeSchoolsDeclaration

Russia's horrendous attack in Hroza is yet another demonstration of their complete lack of respect for civilian lives, international law and the UN charter. Each of these attacks must be condemned and Russia must be held responsible.

The Ukrainian people’s effort to deal with daily attacks on civilians & infrastructure have been heroic. They need our help to make it through another winter of war. Third Humanitarian SOM on Ukraine opened in Oslo. Norway to provide more funding: regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nok…

Вітаємо з Днем захисників та захисниць України! 💙💛