Norwegian government opens consulate in Zanzibar today
By Guardian Reporter
11th June 2009
The government of the Kingdom of Norway will today open a consulate in Zanzibar.
A statement issued yesterday by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam said the opening ceremony of the consulate would be graced by the Zanzibar Deputy Chief Minister, Ali Juma Shamhuna, and the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Jon Lomøy.
The statement quoted Lomoy as saying that his government had decided to open a consulate in Zanzibar due to increasing number of Norwegian citizens visiting Zanzibar, who he said need assistance, especially on consular matters.
The opening of the consulate will also further expand the relationship between Norway and Tanzania, said Lomoy in the statement.
He said there were strong business relations between Norway and Zanzibar, both on the official and private side.
Having a consulate in Zanzibar is considered to be an advantage both for the Isles and Norway, said Lomøy.
He said the consulate would provide consular services, including receiving applications for visa to Norway.
According to the envoy, Bente Said, a Danish citizen, who has lived in Zanzibar for many years and who is well used to and acquainted with Zanzibari culture and way of life, has been appointed the Honorary Consul.
The consulate is located in Saateni Lumumba near the Old Stone Town.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
By Guardian Reporter
11th June 2009
The government of the Kingdom of Norway will today open a consulate in Zanzibar.
A statement issued yesterday by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam said the opening ceremony of the consulate would be graced by the Zanzibar Deputy Chief Minister, Ali Juma Shamhuna, and the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Jon Lomøy.
The statement quoted Lomoy as saying that his government had decided to open a consulate in Zanzibar due to increasing number of Norwegian citizens visiting Zanzibar, who he said need assistance, especially on consular matters.
The opening of the consulate will also further expand the relationship between Norway and Tanzania, said Lomoy in the statement.
He said there were strong business relations between Norway and Zanzibar, both on the official and private side.
Having a consulate in Zanzibar is considered to be an advantage both for the Isles and Norway, said Lomøy.
He said the consulate would provide consular services, including receiving applications for visa to Norway.
According to the envoy, Bente Said, a Danish citizen, who has lived in Zanzibar for many years and who is well used to and acquainted with Zanzibari culture and way of life, has been appointed the Honorary Consul.
The consulate is located in Saateni Lumumba near the Old Stone Town.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN