On 30 October, Deputy Minister of Strategic Industry of Ukraine Anna Gvozdiar, Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov and Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa held a working meeting with Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram and Ambassador of Norway to Ukraine Helena Sand Andresen. The delegation also included experts with in-depth knowledge of defense, maritime security, weapons and military equipment. 

Anna Hvozdiar, together with representatives of Ukroboronprom, outlined the challenges of weapons production in Ukraine under conditions of constant enemy attacks. The Ukrainians presented Ukrainian technological achievements to the guests. The Norwegians also met with Ukrainian arms manufacturers. The award ceremony for the best defense production engineers took place.

“I thank Norway for its reliable and constant support to Ukraine. We appreciate the interest of the Nordic countries in strengthening our defense production. We are working on new formats of cooperation for the sake of world security,” Anna Gvozdiar said.