UK commits to bolstering European security

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has committed to strengthening UK-Norway defence and security cooperation on a visit to Norwegian Joint Headquarters with Foreign Minister Barth Eide.

Lammy reaffirmed both countries' commitment to Ukraine, particularly through military support.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: "With the return of war to the European continent, the UK’s relationship with Norway, as a key ally in the defence of NATO’s northern flank, has never been more important.

"We are both unwavering in our support to Ukraine, and together we are training and supporting the Ukrainian armed forces including boosting the country’s air defence and maritime capabilities.  

"Norway acts as our eyes and ears in the High North; our joint work at the Norwegian military headquarters underlines the importance of our work to bolster Europe’s defences.

"Euro-Atlantic security is this government’s foreign and defence priority."