First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal took part in a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre.
The parties discussed cooperation in the energy sector, with particular focus on support for ensuring a stable heating season amid ongoing russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure.
“We highly appreciate Norway’s assistance in financing natural gas procurement for Ukraine and look forward to further expanding our cooperation. This support is crucial for maintaining the stability of our energy system,” Denys Shmyhal emphasized.
Special attention was given to the implementation of concrete projects aimed at strengthening energy security, enhancing the safety of nuclear power plants, and ensuring the reliable operation of gas production and power generation facilities.
Denys Shmyhal also expressed gratitude to Norway for 56 humanitarian shipments totaling nearly 500 tons, including transformers and generators, as well as for the implementation of the Nansen Programme, which supports Ukraine during the war and contributes to the restoration of infrastructure and critical systems.
“We thank Norway for its consistent support and solidarity with Ukraine in strengthening our energy security,” Denys Shmyhal concluded.
