Summary:
Finland is offering a new, 61-million euro aid humanitarian aid package of which 20 million will go to countries in the Horn of Africa, Nigeria and Yemen all of which are suffering from famine. The aid offered by Finland will also emphasise Syria and its neighbouring countries where the humanitarian situation continues to be serious. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Kai Mykkänen says Finland is prepared to offer another aid package in the autumn.
Media: MTV – Finland
Date: 27.3.2017
Journalist: Sanna Pietiläinen
Main source: Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Kai Mykkänen