Norway to allocate $25 mln in aid to Ukraine

Norway will continue to provide Ukraine with financial and technical assistance.

This was discussed at the meeting of Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Ivanna Klympush-Tsyntsadze with Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende on Friday, the Governmental portal reports.

"Foreign Minister of Norway Borge Brende confirmed the extension of Norway's provision of financial and technical assistance to Ukraine, which will total about USD 25 million dollars this year," the statement reads.

In addition, Minister Brende confirmed the unchanged position of Norway regarding the extension of sanctions against the Russian Federation in connection with violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. He welcomed the progress of reforms and noted that successful Ukraine is attractive to investors.

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