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Norway's Ambassador to Jordan Emphasizes Strong Relations and Development Cooperation

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Norwegian Ambassador to Jordan Mona Juul reinforced her country's appreciation for Jordan's role in delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. She expressed concern over the Israeli blockade and emphasized the importance of Israel complying with international humanitarian law. Juul highlighted the strength of the relationship between the two countries, including cooperation in renewable energy, tourism, and organic agriculture. Norway's exports to Jordan primarily consist of oil, gas, seafood, and fish, while Jordan's exports to Norway primarily include textiles and vegetables.

Key Takeaways:

  • Norway's Ambassador Mona Juul emphasized the importance of Israel complying with international humanitarian law and allowing the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip.
  • The ambassador highlighted the strength of the relationship and partnership between Norway and Jordan across various fields, including renewable energy, tourism, and organic agriculture.
  • Norway's exports to Jordan mainly consist of oil, gas, seafood, and fish, while Jordan's exports to Norway primarily include textiles and vegetables.
  • Norway pledged an additional USD 2 million to support Jordan's economic reform program, which is part of a no-less-than-five-year commitment.
  • Norway's top priorities include human rights and women's empowerment, both domestically and internationally, with a focus on promoting gender equality, safety, and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Norway's total contribution to development cooperation in Jordan is expected to reach nearly USD 14 million in 2024, with USD 10 million managed by the Norwegian embassy in Amman and USD 4 million administered from Oslo as humanitarian aid.

Statistics:

  • USD 2 million: additional funding pledged by Norway to support Jordan's economic reform program for the next five years.
  • USD 14 million: total contribution to development cooperation in Jordan expected in 2024.
  • USD 10 million: managed by the Norwegian embassy in Amman.
  • USD 4 million: administered from Oslo as humanitarian aid.
  • USD 6.5 million: contributed to support the Jordanian Ministry of Education in implementing double-shift schools last year.
  • Five years: duration of Norway's commitment to supporting Jordan's economic reform program.

Sources:

  • Jordan News Agency (Petra)
  • Norwegian Embassy in Jordan.

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