The Norwegian Parliament by a majority vote approved a program of assistance to Ukraine in the amount of NOK 75 billion (almost $7.4 billion). It is reported by RBC with reference to the statement of the country’s government.
The program is designed for five years.
“I am very pleased with such broad agreement on the support program for Ukraine, which will last for five years and into the next parliamentary period,” said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
According to the head of government, arms supplies are now of decisive importance for Ukraine. “In 2023, half of the aid provided will be in the form of military support,” he said.
The money will also be used to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, maintain civilian infrastructure and rebuild it when possible. Funding under the program can also be used to provide civic support to Moldova.
For the next five years, the annual distribution of funds between the military and civilian components will be established for each budget year.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky took part in the meeting via videoconference.
The support program was named after Nobel Peace Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen “in memory of his outstanding humanitarian efforts in Ukraine 100 years ago”.
Source: Rosbalt
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