President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre signed an Agreement on security cooperation and long-term support in Stockholm.
It is noted that this year Norway will provide Ukraine with at least 13.5 billion Norwegian kroner (about 1.2 billion euros) of military assistance.
— In general, Norway has included almost 6.4 billion euros in Nansen’s long-term program to support Ukraine for 2023-2027. Norwegian support for Ukraine will continue throughout the duration of the agreement, — the message says.
Security agreement between Ukraine and Norway
Together with its allies, Norway will help Ukraine develop capabilities in the field of modern combat aircraft and has already recorded a clear readiness to transfer F-16 fighters.
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— In addition, it will make a significant contribution to the development of maritime capabilities in the Black and Azov Seas, will continue to provide NASAMS systems, as well as equipment for them, and will train specialists, — writes OP.
Ukraine and Norway will work to deepen defense-industrial cooperation.
The non-military blocks of the agreement concern support for the Ukrainian peace formula, sanctions, compensation for damage, bringing the aggressor to justice, as well as assistance in economic recovery, humanitarian demining, protecting critical infrastructure and combating Russian propaganda. Norwegian hospitals will continue to provide assistance to Ukrainians.
The full text of the security agreement can be viewed here.
