Crown Prince Regent of Norway Haakon and Crown Princess of Norway Mette-Marit held an audience with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

“We discussed strengthening cultural ties between our countries and further support for the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian initiative,” Zelenskyy said on X Thursday.

“All of us in Ukraine deeply appreciate Norway’s defense and humanitarian support, as well as its efforts in developing a European plan for achieving a just peace and reliable security guarantees,” the resident noted.