AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Fever: Erling Haaland’s Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 and sparked the “Viking Row” celebrations across the country, with tens of thousands partying in Oslo and Haaland wishing he could be in the capital for the street celebrations. NATO & Defence Industry: NATO says allies will invest over $40bn in the next five years to defend against drones, while unveiling big procurement moves at the Ankara summit, including GlobalEye airborne early-warning aircraft and up to five MQ-4C Triton drones for ISR, with Norway among the participants. Arctic Security & Submarines: Canada named Germany’s TKMS as preferred bidder for its next submarine fleet, a choice framed around NATO alignment—TKMS designs are also being bought by Norway and Germany. Diplomacy with China: China’s FM Wang Yi met Norway’s leaders in Oslo, pledging high-level exchanges and deeper green and AI cooperation. Human Rights: The UN Human Rights Council condemned escalating violence in Sudan’s el-Obeid, with Norway among the states backing the measure. Trade: Vietnam and EFTA concluded a free trade deal that includes Norway, aiming to boost market access for goods and services.
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