Norway's 12-year assistance to Serbia totals EUR 2.5 million

NIS - Norwegian Ambassador in Serbia Nils Ragnar Kamsvag in Nis on Wednesday that his country sent around EUR 2.5 million worth of assistance over the course of 12 years.

In the talks with Nis Mayor Zoran Perisic, the Norwegian ambassador said that his country's main focus in the time to come would cover the high unemployment rate in Serbia.

Norway will analyse the effects and results of assistance in order to continue cooperation, he said.

Perisic said that the Norwegian government has provided EUR 12,000 worth of assistance for procurement of equipment for the Safe house for women in Nis.

He underscored that Norway will have a stable investment climate and a reliable and responsible partner in the city headed by Perisic.

The Norwegian ambassador visited the Safe house for women and the Incubator Centre in Nis which was opened thanks to the assistance by the Norwegian government.

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