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 If Ukraine decides to become a NATO's member, Norway will advise Kyiv on the matter, Foreign Minister of Norway Borge Brende said.

 If the Ukrainian government and people come to the conclusion to become a NATO member and that this alliance could ensure the future of Ukraine, we must respect this choice, Brende said at a briefing following the talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin in Kyiv on Sept. 2.

Brende said that today there are some problems with implementation of the course for NATO because of the situation in Donbas and a necessity to carry reforms.

In this context Norway is always ready to lend a helping hand and support Ukraine in its choice, the minister said.

Besides, Brende stressed that Ukraine is only to make a decision on joining the alliance.