British News Agency

President of the European Union Council Antonio Costa spoke about the ties between Norway and the EU and the vision for future cooperation.

Meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Costa described Norway not only as a neighbor but also as an indispensable stakeholder for Europe’s security.

Stating that the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement is the cornerstone of this close cooperation, Costa said: “The European Union and Norway are partners, neighbors and friends. For more than thirty years, the EEA Agreement has been the cornerstone of our close cooperation. As we discussed with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Norway is a key partner for Europe and international stability. Our determination to further deepen our relationship is unwavering.”