Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Bergen on Monday to strengthen ties between the two nations.

During the visit, Støre announced a 2.6 billion NOK contribution to Ukraine's naval defense, aimed at countering Russian aggression in the Black Sea.

The leaders also signed a strategic energy partnership to boost green industry and job creation, focusing on CO2 capture and storage.

The agreement was formalized at the Northern Lights facility in Øygarden, a key site for carbon storage innovation.

Both leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration in defense and renewable energy as they prepare for future challenges.

The visit underscores the growing partnership between Norway and the UK in addressing global security and climate issues.