President Zelensky in Norway
Press release | Date: 13/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky is paying a visit to Norway on Wednesday 13 December. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is the host for the President’s visit.
President Zelensky and Prime Minister Støre will have meetings to discuss various topics, including Norway's further support to Ukraine. President Zelensky will also attend a Nordic summit to be held in Oslo the same day.
‘I am pleased to have the opportunity to welcome Volodomyr Zelensky to Norway. I look forward to our constructive talks. Norway will continue to support Ukraine's fight to defend itself. We are providing targeted, long-term support to assist Ukraine in its battle for freedom and democracy. Ukraine’s efforts are important to safeguarding freedom and security here in Norway as well”, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The meeting between President Zelensky and Prime Minister Støre will be followed by a press conference.
Press conference with Zelensky and Støre - english language
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President Zelensky will then join Prime Minister Støre, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the Nordic summit.
The summit will be followed by a press conference with President Zelensky and the Nordic heads of government, which can be viewed here.
Editorial message
The accreditation deadline for all events has expired. Information to accredited press has been sent directly to those concerned. For security reasons, we ask the media to refrain from publishing any details about President Zelensky’s programme until an event takes place and afterwards.
The live stream from the press conferences will open 5-10 minutes before they start, at which time the media can notify the public that the press conference is about to begin.
Please send practical questions to smkinfo@smk.dep.no or contact Communications Adviser Andreas Bondevik, telephone +47 40 23 24 54.
Press conference with Zelensky and Støre - original language
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Press conference with Zelensky and Støre - ukrainian language
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