Norway's new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries
News story | Date: 16/08/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
What will be the key issues for Norway in our Africa policy in the coming years?
Lansering av Norges nye strategi for norsk engasjement i afrikanske land
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær will launch the Government’s new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries on Monday 19 August.
The African continent is developing fast. Norway has solid relations with many African countries. In order to safeguard our future interests, we need to strengthen and adapt the relations to the changes that are taking place. The Government is therefore presenting a new comprehensive strategy for Norway's engagement With African Countries.
It is important to continue the dialogue on how to take our cooperation with African countries further through broad engagement and partnerships based on equality and mutual interests. Representatives of partners from different sectors on the continent and at home will contribute to discussions and reflections on the Strategy and how it can contribute.
When: Monday 19 August 08.45-11.00.