The support of Ukraine in counteracting russian aggression and the future restoration of the state were the issues for discussion by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and the President of the Norwegian Storting (Parliament) Masud Gharahkhani in Kyiv on May 8.

Denys Shmyhal thanked Masud Gharahkhani for his personal role in strengthening support for Ukraine and for this visit at a crucial time for the whole of Europe.

"Your visit comes at a time when not only within the Euro-Atlantic community but throughout the civilized world, a consensus has already been reached on the only way to stop russia's ongoing criminal war in Europe. The civilized world unites around Ukraine. It imposes sanctions, provides comprehensive military, humanitarian, economic and financial support," said the Prime Minister.

The Head of Government noted that today everyone in the world clearly understoond that Ukraine was fighting not just for its freedom, but it was also defending the security of the whole of Europe. He thanked Norway and the Norwegian people for four packages of significant support for our country.

Apart from that, Denys Shmyhal stressed during the meeting, the war in Ukraine was not only about freedom and democracy in Ukraine, it was also about the global crises that russia was creating by means of this war.

"Right now, russia is creating a food crisis in Europe. For the first time in the global history, one country is blocking the ports of another, depriving us of the opportunity to export goods. More than 90 million tons of agricultural products are needed by a number of countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. Together with you and our allies, we must put significant pressure on russia to unblock seaports and export this food to the countries that are waiting for it," said the Prime Minister.

Moreover, the parties discussed the Ukraine Recovery Plan and Fund. Denys Shmyhal stressed that after the war Ukraine need the help of partners, funds and technology to rebuild the destroyed infrastructure and change our country in line with European standards. He stressed that Ukraine calls on all our allies to choose one or another region or city for reconstruction.

Norwegian Storting President Masud Gharahkhani noted that Ukraine was fighting for freedom and democracy, while Norway would help Ukrainians in any possible way. He stressed that Ukraine would win the war – it is vital for the future of Europe.