Cooperation in the defense industry and reconstruction: Zelenskyy meets with Norwegian business representatives
Kyiv • UNN
During his visit to Norway, President Zelenskyy thanked Norwegian defense companies for their assistance and invited them to establish production in Ukraine, emphasizing interest in cooperation in the defense and energy sectors, including post-war reconstruction and the green transition.
As part of his official visit to Norway, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre met with representatives of Norwegian business circles, UNN reports.
The Head of State thanked all Norwegian defense companies that produce weapons that help Ukrainians protect their lives and invited them to localize their production in Ukraine. He said that the Ukrainian military, in particular, highly appreciates the Norwegian NASAMS air defense systems.
The President noted that Ukraine is interested in cooperating with Norwegian companies in the defense industry, in particular, using the practical experience gained during this war. Our country would also like to implement relevant educational programs.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed business representatives about the priorities for rebuilding Ukraine after the war.
"We have set ourselves the task of thinking about the future even during the war," he said.
The Head of State emphasized that Ukraine continues to implement reforms, in particular in the anti-corruption sphere, the judicial system, and fulfills the recommendations of the IMF, the World Bank, and the European Commission.
The President spoke about continuing the course of digitalization of Ukraine and its economy.
Zelenskyy noted that last year's attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector pointed to the need for greater protection and reform of the energy system and its decentralization.
Given the positive experience of cooperation in the field of renewable energy, the President invited specialized companies to join efforts to rebuild Ukraine on the principles of energy efficiency and green transition.
The parties also discussed the issue of possible intensification of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.
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