A new Oslo declaration commits both governments to joint military planning, drone development and industrial cooperation. The move promises practical gains for Ukraine and strategic lessons for Norway.
Norway and Ukraine will intensify defense cooperation and related areas of collaboration, delivering mutual benefits to both sides. These steps have been confirmed after the signing in Oslo of a declaration on defense partnership between the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre.
The live briefing from Oslo is available on the official channel of the Office of the President, and the Norwegian government disseminated the broadcast.
“Ukraine remains a key priority of Norway’s foreign policy. And today we signed a joint declaration to strengthen cooperation in defense and security.”
– Jonas Gahr Støre
According to Støre, Norway reaffirms its support for Ukraine in its struggle for independence and the right to exist, noting Kyiv’s significant contribution as the first recipient of Norwegian aid.
“But this is not a one-way move. It is mutual cooperation, and we have agreed to work toward a strategic partnership between Norway and Ukraine, because Ukraine gives a lot in return.”
– Jonas Gahr Støre
The Prime Minister added that they aim to organize such interaction within the framework of strategic cooperation, where both countries will be able to share experience and adapt their armed forces to long-term defense planning based on these lessons.
“We want to organize this within the framework of strategic cooperation, where we can also exchange experiences in the spirit of partnership. It is crucial that we learn from this experience and can adapt our own armed forces.”
– Jonas Gahr Støre
Among the areas of partnership are drone development, industrial cooperation, and energy collaboration, where Norway has substantial experience.
It was also noted that Ukrainian production is already operating in Norway, and the government supports continuing production in Ukraine, emphasizing mutual benefit and regional stability.
Directions for Further Cooperation
The agenda includes joint strategic planning and exchange of experience, enabling both countries to adapt defense capabilities to new challenges on the global stage.
In summary, such a partnership strengthens defense cooperation between Norway and Ukraine, brings mutual benefits, and stabilizes the region.