PACIFIC: New European Investment Bank Pacific office

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Updated November 26, 2007 16:55:27

The European Union's official development bank, European Investment Bank, officially opens its new Pacific Islands office, in Sydney, tonight. The bank offers loans and venture capital to organisations and companies in all Forum Island nations, as well as territories such as Tokelau, American Samoa, New Caledonia and French Polynesia.

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Presenter: Jemima Garrett
Speakers: Jean-Phillipe de Jong,Head of the new Pacific Islands Office.

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