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Norway invests USD 9,5 million in Aceli Africa to unlock money for small agro businesses
Press release Date: 24/07/2024
Small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in east African countries often struggle to get bank loans. The lack of capital hampers the development of local food production and growth of the food industry. Addressing this, Norway is now investing NOK 100 million in Aceli Africa, an organisation that reduces the risk for banks in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia.
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Norway invests USD 9,5 million in Aceli Africa to unlock money for small agro businesses
Press release Date: 24/07/2024
Small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in east African countries often struggle to get bank loans. The lack of capital hampers the development of local food production and growth of the food industry. Addressing this, Norway is now investing NOK 100 million in Aceli Africa, an organisation that reduces the risk for banks in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia.
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Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions
Press release Date: 18/07/2024
‘It is regrettable that Lithuania has taken the decision today to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Even though the security situation in Europe has changed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is vital that states uphold their obligations to prohibit the use, stockpiling and transfer of these types of weapons,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding the attack on former President Trump
News story Date: 14/07/2024
I am shocked and saddened by the horrific attack at former President Trump’s rally in Butler Pennsylvania.
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NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine
Press release Date: 12/07/2024
The NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training and weapons support, and the appointment of a NATO Senior Representative to head the NATO Representation to Ukraine.
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Norway to increase its support for Palestine refugees
Press release Date: 12/07/2024
‘After nine months of war, the situation for the population in Gaza is catastrophic. They lack everything. Many are starving. UNRWA is the backbone of all humanitarian efforts in Gaza. That is why Norway is now increasing its support by providing additional NOK 100 million to UNRWA,’ said Minister of Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.
Speeches and statements
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Financing change: Norway’s experience in sharing wealth
Speech/statement Date: 25/07/2024
Taxing the riches of nature: sharing in the prosperity from national resources
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The importance of safeguarding education before and during conflict and crisis
Speech/statement Date: 22/07/2024
State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Breakfast seminar marking the 15th Anniversary of the European Wergeland Centre and the International Day of Education.
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State Secretary Maria Varteressian's speech for EU ambassadors about the EEA
Speech/statement Date: 22/07/2024
Speech Delivered to EU Ambassadors at the Belgian Residence, Celebrating Belgium’s EU Presidency.
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Minister Eide’s remarks at U.S. Independence Day Celebration
Speech/statement Date: 19/06/2024
Remarks by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, at the United States of America’s 248th anniversary of independence.
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Statement from Minister Tvinnereim on UNRWA
Speech/statement Date: 17/06/2024
Statement from Minister of International development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.
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Statement from Minister Eide on UNRWA
Speech/statement Date: 17/06/2024
Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barthe Eide at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.