Speeches and articles by the prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre
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The Prime Minister’s address (via video) at the signing ceremony of the free trade agreement between EFTA and India
10/03/2024'It took time to reach this agreement. Because it goes further than most such agreements in its inclusion of commitments to sustainability, equality and labour rights. And, it opens doors not just to trade, but also to investments', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Standing united in support of Ukraine
24/02/2024'For Norway, supporting Ukraine is about the fight for freedom and about Ukraine’s right to take its place in the European political community, with its basis in respect for the rule of law and democracy. All of these values are of crucial importance in safeguarding Norwegian security as well', said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Aftenposten
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The Prime Minister's informal speech at the dinner at the Kirkenes Conference
21/02/2024‘We have great ambitions for this part of Norway with its many opportunities. We have to strengthen our defence, and we have to mobilize our civil capacities; our ability to achieve and push knowledge and create values and new jobs based on the immense resources in this region’, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kirkenes
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Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference in the panel “Europe’s Finest Hour? Building a Defence Union in Challenging Times”
17/02/2024"I'm going to propose to our Parliament in a few months the biggest increase in our defence spending, both structurally and financially, since the Second World War. And we do that in accordance with the regional plans that we agreed in Vilnius", said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Munich
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Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference at the panel “Towards Stability and Peace in the Middle East: De-escalation Challenge"
17/02/2024«Are we served or are people in the region served by seeing the PA collapse? I think not. So, Norway has been working now, and I hope we will be able to succeed soon, to have a kind of an intermediate role to get the tax money transferred to the PA”, said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Munich
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The Prime Minister's introductory remarks at the meeting with John Kerry and representatives of the First Movers Coalition
15/02/2024“We have to believe in the fact that we can cut emissions and create jobs. Because if the reverse message is there, that we are going to cut jobs and cut emissions, that would not work. So, this is the equation we have to make sure”, said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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The Prime Minister's opening address at Oslo Energy Forum
14/02/2024'When we succeed in carbon capture and storage, it may have major impact far beyond Norway. If we can do our offshore activity with 50 percent reduction of emissions, the technology can have an impact far beyond us', said Prime Minister Støre.
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Opening address by the Prime Minister at Leangkollen Security Conference
05/02/2024“I believe that the notion of deterrence and reassurance is the right equation. But what matters is that the deterrence has to be credible. We have to make it credible in the way we invest, train and exercise our responsibility. The reassurance point for me is really about how we are recognisable, long-term and predictable”, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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Speech by the Prime Minister at the opening event – Bodø 2024, European Capital of Culture
03/02/2024Your Majesty, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to start by quoting Rolf Jacobsen’s poem: ‘It is long, this country of ours. Most of it is north.’ But let us not stop there. Toda y, we broaden our perspective, and say most of Europe is north. We
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Bodø
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The Prime Minister's Speech at the Award Ceremony of the Mohn Prize 2024
31/01/2024Transcript of the speech as delivered Dear friends, good morning, It is a true honour for me on behalf of the Norwegian Government and a great personal pleasure to congratulate Doctor and Professor Emeritus Oran Young on the Mohn Prize of 2024. My
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø
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The Prime Minister’s speech at the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) annual conference
09/01/2024“We have enough land area in our country to be able to develop onshore wind power wisely and responsibly. And soon we will be holding the first auction for offshore wind projects. This represents a milestone”, said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Spektrum
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New Year Speech 2024
01/01/2024Good evening everyone, the turn of the year is a time to take stock. Of the year that is now behind us, and the year that is to come. And let’s be honest. For many of us, 2023 has been a year where we have had to contend with forces that were beyond our control, forces that left us feeling anxious and vulnerable.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre National radio and television, 1 January 2024
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s statement at the press conference after the joint Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo
13/12/2023'This morning we have had a meeting on how we can confirm, maintain and increase our support to Ukraine. It is now a very critical moment of Ukraine’s fight for its own independence and freedom', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with President Volodomyr Zelensky
13/12/2023'Norwegian long-term political, military, economic and humanitarian support to Ukraine remains strong. We have a united Parliament; all parties behind our five-year Nansen package, supporting your defense, supporting your economy and your rebuilding efforts,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Now is not the time to tire
13/12/2023As Russia’s war of aggression continues we need to double down on our commitment to long-term political, financial, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Joint op-ed by the heads of Government in the Nordic countries, first published in Financial Times
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The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the family of Narges Mohammadi
11/12/2023'This meeting was also a stark reminder of the sacrifices that Narges and her closest family have been going through and are going through, every day, in the struggle for freedom and universal human rights', said Prime Minister Støre.
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Human Rights 75 Pledges - Pledging event on 11 December 2023
11/12/2023«Norway will promote policies and public statements demonstrating the positive and legitimate role of human rights defenders. - In their promotion of human rights, gender equality, democracy, the rule of law, peace and security, and sustainable development”, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video statement
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Prime Minister Støre´s statement at World Climate Action Summit
02/12/2023Mr President, We are in Dubai to carve out a clear way forward for 1.5 and climate resilience. Energy transition is the linchpin of a roadmap for ambition and action. We must join forces behind a collective commitment to phase out use of unabated fossil fuels.
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One Planet – Polar Summit
10/11/2023Why is polar research so important? The polar regions act as our global cooling system. Sea and ice levels at the poles have implications for the global carbon cycle, weather patterns, biodiversity and human livelihoods worldwide, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Paris, France
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Prime Minister Støre´s address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East
11/10/2023Mr President, like so many people in Norway and across the world, I am deeply shocked by the appalling terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel. I would like to convey my deepest sympathy - and that of the Government - to the victims. And to everyone who has lost loved ones, to those who have experienced violence, murder and abuse, and to those who are now living with the uncertainty of what will happen next.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Storting (Parliament)