The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Anniken Huitfeldt, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, reaffirmed their excellent relations, which are anchored by their common values and commitment to the rule of law and the rules-based international order. They projected to be like-minded partners dedicated to effective multilateralism that promotes gender equality, protects human rights, including the rights of Indigenous Peoples and minorities, and safeguards democratic principles.
They further reconfirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people, including its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. They reiterated their support and over the long term, including support of Ukraine’s economic recovery and reconstruction. They believed Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is an egregious attack on democracy and a violation of international law. They, as nations, advanced accountability for crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, including against women and children, and will supported the International Criminal Court in its investigative work in Ukraine.
Canada and Norway are transatlantic partners committed to advancing their collective security and international peace and stability. They agreed to deepen their cooperation in this area. As close friends and partners of Finland and Sweden, they fully supported their timely accession to and integration into NATO. Their membership will make the Alliance stronger. Canada welcomed Norway’s commitment to become a sponsoring nation of the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence that is being established in Montreal.
As progressive energy producers, they also pledged an additional responsibility to continue support for global energy security and to take urgent action to address climate change and mitigate its impacts. they showed their committment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, to promoting research collaboration and to increasing trade and investment in clean technologies and renewables that help enable a green and just transition.
Recent global events underscored the need to invest in partnerships with close and trusted partners. They welcomed the opportunity to increase and expand the cooperation between Canada and Norway in the years to come.
