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Norway and France to boost defence cooperation

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Posted on January 16, 2025

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Image of Norway's Defence Minister Bjoern Arild Gram and French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu signing a defence cooperation agreement in Oslo, emphasizing enhanced military collaboration and security strategies.
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OSLO (Reuters) - Norway and France have signed a letter of intent to expand and strengthen their defence and security policy cooperation, the Norwegian defence ministry said on Thursday. Norway's

Norway and France Sign Agreement to Boost Defence Ties

OSLO (Reuters) - Norway and France have signed a letter of intent to expand and strengthen their defence and security policy cooperation, the Norwegian defence ministry said on Thursday.

Norway's Defence Minister Bjoern Arild Gram and French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu met in Oslo to sign the agreement.

The two countries plan enhanced cooperation on exercises and training in Norway and will work together to counter hybrid threats to critical infrastructure such as undersea cables and energy supply lines, the Norwegian ministry said in a statement.

The two ministers also discussed enhanced defence materiel cooperation, Norway said.

(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Louise Rasmussen)

Key Takeaways

  • Norway and France signed a letter of intent for defence cooperation.
  • Focus on exercises, training, and countering hybrid threats.
  • Agreement includes protecting critical infrastructure.
  • Defence Ministers met in Oslo for the signing.
  • Discussion on enhanced defence materiel cooperation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the agreement between Norway and France to enhance their defence and security cooperation.
What areas will the cooperation focus on?
The cooperation will focus on joint exercises, training, and countering hybrid threats to critical infrastructure.
Who signed the agreement?
The agreement was signed by Norway's Defence Minister Bjoern Arild Gram and French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

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