A green revolution is unfolding in the skies ✈️
Norway is facilitating an international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation in line with the EU's work on competitiveness, climate neutrality and innovation.
Grateful to @Stortinget for the unanimous ratification of Norway's accession to the Special Tribunal and the Claims Commission.
Thank you to the Norwegian Government and @EspenBarthEide for advancing these crucial bills.
Together, we will ensure full accountability for the crime of aggression and other Russian atrocities. 🇺🇦🇳🇴
Norway is one of the EU's closest partners and friends, and it’s always a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore to Brussels.
We discussed EU-Norway relations and current geopolitical developments. We focused in particular on our European response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Our shared objective is a just and sustainable peace that respects international law and the UN Charter.
🇳🇴 @jonasgahrstore, today we had a lot of topics to discuss, and they reflect the depths of our partnership.
Aligning our sanctions against Russia.
Urgently supporting Ukraine’s defence.
Securing supplies of critical raw materials.
Norway participating in SAFE, our EU defence programme.
And working together for a safe and prosperous Arctic.
Nordic-Baltic Heads of Government side by side with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Tallinn today. And with Ukraine, everyday.
🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇺🇦🇪🇪🇳🇴🇱🇻🇱🇹🇸🇪
#StrongerTogether#NB8#StandWithUkraine
Europe is strongest when Europeans act together, not separately. This is what we are achieving in all our formats. On Sunday, we had the Ukraine–E3 format. Today, it is Ukraine–NB8. And we stay in regular contact with the United States. We are preparing together for the upcoming EU and NATO summits, as well as the G7 summit meetings. All of this can bring real results.
Russia's full-scale invasion of #Ukraine was one of the biggest strategic mistakes of the 21st century.
The Nordic countries support President @ZelenskyyUa call for an immediate ceasefire and direct talks.
#UNSC statement https://t.co/k76dJylCqP
5️⃣5️⃣ new acts incorporated into the EEA Agreement today.
The EEA Joint Committee noted solid progress in financial services and statistics, and EEA EFTA comments on the EU Delivery Act and the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
Good talk with President Zelenskyy. Norway continues to stand with Ukraine.
Faced with persistent and massive attacks by Russia, it is more important than ever to support the Ukrainian people. Air defence is a crucial part of this.
While Russian bombs and drones brutally continue to kill and maim civilians in 🇺🇦Ukraine, Russian tourists continue to flock to Europe to enjoy their vacation. This is not acceptable.
Which is why 🇳🇴Norway has joined ten other Schengen countries in calling for the 🇪🇺European Commission to ensure restrictive visa measures and effective monitoring👇
I had an excellent meeting with Ireland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, @HMcEntee. I look forward to close cooperation under the upcoming Irish EU Presidency, rooted in shared interests, values and common priorities. 🇮🇪🤝🇳🇴
I spoke with the Prime Minister of Norway. I am grateful to @jonasgahrstore for his support and words of condolence over the loss of our people the day before as a result of Russia’s massive attack. Twenty-three people were killed by Russian missiles and drones, and another 151 were wounded. It is important that Ukraine is not alone when Russia carries out such terrorist strikes.
We discussed air defense supplies – Norway is ready to help, thank you! We are also working to ensure that Europe has its own anti-ballistic capabilities – we must fully accomplish this shared task and provide Europe with its own system strong enough to protect against ballistic threats. When Europe is protected against ballistic missiles, it will boost confidence not just for someone alone on our continent, but truly for all Europeans. We are also preparing for meetings in the near future – there will be special formats for our work. Thank you, Norway!
Thank you, dear @EspenBarthEide, for your steadfast support and principled stance.
Every Russian missile launched at Ukrainian cities is further proof that Moscow has no intention of ending this war. Russia is attacking civilians because it cannot break Ukraine's resolve on the battlefield.
We are grateful to Norway for standing firmly on the side of international law, justice, and peace.
Another night, another Russian attempt to break Ukraine’s resolve with indiscriminate killing and destruction.
Russia will not succeed.
Norway condemns Russia’s attacks. They are yet another proof that Kremlin does not seek peace. Our deepest condolences to all those affected.
Ukraine has our full support. Russia does not succeed in its attempts to intimitade us.
Norway & partners will continue to #StandWithUkraine
We urge #Russia to stop the killings and destruction, and to end its illegal war.
Close cooperation with allies around the Baltic Sea Region is increasingly important in today’s security landscape.
Good discussions on Ukraine, hybrid threats and the Russian shadow fleet in Sopot 🇵🇱. Thank you, @sikorskiradek, for warm hospitality at the #CBSS ministerial.
I’m alarmed by the news of a drone falling on a populated area in Romania during reckless Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Norway stands in full solidarity with #Romania and condemns #Russia’s dangerous and escalatory actions. We support enhanced protection of NATO’s Eastern flank.