NUCC and the Lviv Furniture Cluster Sign Memorandum of Understanding

On September 1^st during the Oslo Design Fair 2025, the Norwegian–Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC) and the Lviv Furniture Cluster signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking an important step in strengthening cooperation between Norway and Ukraine in the field of design, manufacturing, and sustainable development.

The agreement reflects our shared commitment to build bridges between Ukrainian creativity and Norwegian business expertise. For NUCC, it is a continuation of our mission to support Ukrainian companies in finding new markets and partners, while for the Lviv Furniture Cluster it is an opportunity to showcase the resilience and innovation of Ukraine’s furniture industry on an international stage.

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NUCC Director Kjartan Tveitnes and Oksana Straz, Deputy Head of Lviv Furniture Cluster, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding between NUCC and Lviv Furniture Cluster, with Ukrainian Ambassador to Norway, H.E. Oleksiy Gavrysh, and Christian Syse, Special Representative for Ukraine at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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This partnership is not only about furniture and design – It is about people, values, and the belief that cooperation across borders creates growth and opportunities even in the most challenging of times. By formalizing our collaboration, NUCC and the Lviv Furniture Cluster will work together to foster innovation, promote sustainable practices, and create lasting connections between Norwegian and Ukrainian companies.

The signing of this memorandum underlines the importance of long-term collaboration and mutual trust. It sends a clear message: despite the hardships of war, Ukrainian businesses continue to grow, create, and inspire – and Norway stands ready to be a partner on this journey.