On the sidelines of the third meeting of national security and foreign policy advisors in Malta, on the President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's instruction, Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak held a series of bilateral meetings with advisors to the leaders of Ukraine's partner countries. 

During the meeting with Director General of the Department of International Affairs of the Office of the Prime Minister of Norway Kjersti Andersen, Andriy Yermak discussed the current situation on the front lines and thanked Norway for its substantial assistance in countering Russia's armed aggression, especially on the defense front, as well as Norway's active participation in the aviation coalition.

The parties discussed further steps in the practical implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and preparations for the Global Peace Summit. The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine expressed gratitude to Norway for their effective support of these initiatives.

Andriy Yermak and Kjersti Andersen also touched upon the topic of Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration and current cooperation issues at bilateral and regional levels. Both parties emphasized the importance of the Ukraine-Northern Europe highest-level format and expressed their support for its continuation.

The interlocutors also exchanged thoughts on the developments in the Middle East, particularly noting Norway's important role and agreements in Oslo in peaceful efforts in the region.