Umerov visits Norway to discuss strengthening air defense and training of Ukrainian military

Umerov visits Norway to discuss strengthening air defense and training of Ukrainian military

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Rustem Umerov met with Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram to discuss security cooperation. The parties focused on air defense and training of the Ukrainian military.

He paid a working visit to the Kingdom of Norway, where he had the honor of meeting with his friend and colleague, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. This was reported by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, according to UNN.

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The parties discussed a number of important issues related to bilateral security cooperation.

One of the main topics of the talks was the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense system. As Rustem Umerov emphasized, this issue is extremely important for Ukraine in the face of the current threat from the aggressor. Therefore, the countries continue to work actively to improve and develop it.

In addition, the parties discussed the training of Ukrainian servicemen with the participation of Norwegian instructors. Joint training and exercises will help to increase the effectiveness and combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine noted.

Together with our allies, we are making the Ukrainian Defense Forces stronger and more effective

- Rustem Umerov added.

Details of further steps of cooperation will be announced later.