"Ukraine has proved its commitment to the implementation of far-reaching reforms and European integration ... That’s why the government proposes to increase support for Ukraine by NOK 80 million. The financial assistance of Norway to Ukraine in 2016 will amount to approximately NOK 390 million," the statement said. The key areas of Norway’s support include the judicial reform and effective management, energy sector reform and energy efficiency, increase in competitiveness of the country, as well as strengthening of the private sector and entrepreneurship.