Oslo said direct sales of defense products to relevant authorities in Ukraine will be allowed.
Norway has decided to allow direct sales of weapons and defense products by the Norwegian defense industry to Ukraine. The decision took effect on January 1, 2024. This is what Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Bart Eide said, the press service of the Norwegian government reports.
“In the security emergency situation that has arisen as a result of the aggressive war waged by Russia, it seems very important to continue to support Ukraine. It seems necessary to consider the possibility of continuing the treacherous aggressive war. As a result, the government has decided to allow the direct sale of defense purposes of weapons and products of the Norwegian defense industry to Ukraine,” the official said.
Thus, provided that the export meets the verification requirements and end-user control requirements, the direct sale of weapons and defense products by the Norwegian defense industry to the authorities is permitted. Ukrainian defense.
“This change means that Norway’s core interests in defense and security policy will be protected alongside the interests of our allies. The government will use a series of instruments to promote the defense industry, which plays a an important role in the current security policy situation,” said Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram.
As we have already written, Norway announced its decision to provide Ukraine with additional NASAMS air defense systems.
It was also reported that Norway will provide Ukraine with additional financial and humanitarian aid totaling $800 million.
Source: korrespondent
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