. On Friday, September 3, 2021, Prime Minister Erna Solberg and US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone. Harris called to thank Norway for its military contributions to the Afghan operation over more than 20 years, and especially for the Norwegian field hospital in its final stages.
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Of the 39 flagpoles at Kabul airport, only the Norwegian and American flags remained. Photo Special Forces of the Armed Forces, August 29, 2021
Kamala Harris praised the Norwegian staff and said they played a key role in saving lives
Vice President Kamala Harris praised Norwegian staff and said they played a key role in saving lives after the terrorist attack outside Kabul airport on August 26 this year.
- I am glad that Norwegian personnel were able to assist in the attack on the Abbey Gate and during the evacuation from Afghanistan. I am proud that the Norwegian staff, under extreme conditions, fulfilled their tasks very well, said Prime Minister Erna Solberg during her conversation with Harris.
Harris and Solberg also agreed to continue dialogue on global issues
The prime minister emphasized the good defense cooperation between Norway and the United States as long-standing allies. Harris and Solberg also agreed to continue dialogue on global issues that require common solutions, including climate, health, the defense of democracy and human rights.
- It was a good conversation with our most important ally. I have great respect for the efforts of Norwegian personnel in Afghanistan for 20 years. The Norwegian forces are of very high quality, which was also emphasized by Vice President Harris, concludes Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
Facts about Norway's latest military contribution to Kabul
Norway ran a field hospital at Kabul airport. In addition, the Armed Forces have staff to support the MFA in the evacuation from Afghanistan. It includes the personnel of special forces. The Armed Forces also provided a C-130 transport plane to transport personnel and equipment to and from Kabul, and also has personnel for the multinational air bridge with C17 planes.
