Norwegian support for negotiations in Kenya

“It is important that Norway continues to support negotiations on a solution to the political crisis in Kenya,” says State Secretary Raymond Johansen. “We will therefore provide up to USD 1 million for the process being led by Kofi Annan.

“The negotiations in Kenya have so far resulted in agreement on negotiating a political solution and on measures to stop the violence and human suffering. In order to ensure commitment to real negotiations, it is important that the international community makes a concerted effort to keep the parties at the negotiating table.

“Even if a solution is found during the next few days, a good deal of negotiation will still be needed to resolve the underlying issues. These include the need for reform of the constitution and the judiciary, more equitable distribution of resources, and land reform,” says Mr Johansen.