Norway has normalized its practice for the export of defense material and multi-purpose goods for military use to Turkey, having imposed restrictions 2019, Reuters reported, citing the Nordic country’s government on Wednesday.
“This means that the ministry of foreign affairs lifts the restrictions from 2019 and returns to an ordinary licensing practice for Turkey,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Norway joined other European nations five years ago in suspending new arms sales to fellow NATO member Turkey due to concerns over a military offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria.
The Turkish foreign ministry said separately it welcomed the decision.
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