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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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    IMF: Expect higher growth in the Norwegian economy

    Broadcast 28.06.2024, 10:00

    Economic growth will strengthen gradually and real incomes will increase, improving most households’ purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy, which was presented at the Norwegian Ministry of Finance in Oslo today.

  • Web TV OECDs Economic Survey of Norway

    Broadcast 20/06/2024, 10:00

    On Thursday 20 June at 10:00 the OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Norway to Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Centre Party).

  • Web TV The Blue Justice initiative celebrates 5 years!

    Broadcast 18/06/2024, 14:25

    The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss together with state secretary Bjørg Sandkjær (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites to a celebration conference that it is five years since the launch of the Blue Justice Initiative.

  • Web TV Launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy

    Broadcast 15/05/2024, 09:15

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim will launch the government's new strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy on Wednesday 15 May.

  • Web TV New measures to ensure continued control of immigration

    Broadcast 29/01/2024, 13:30

    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is continuing with full force. More than half of the Ukrainian refugees who arrive in the Nordic countries seek protection in Norway. Norway will continue to provide support for Ukrainians, but is imposing more restrictions to bring the level of arrivals closer to that of the Nordic countries.

  • Web TV Foreign ministers from Middle East, Nordic region and Benelux countries in Oslo Friday 15 for high-level meeting on Gaza

    Broadcast 15/12/2023, 16:00

    ‘I look forward to bringing these countries together for an open and frank discussion about the war in Gaza. While the countries that will be taking part in the meeting are affected to varying degrees, they all share a deep concern about the people of Gaza. There is an urgent need to stop the war and bring an end to the enormous suffering in Gaza,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

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