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Norway's main statement at the OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting

Check against delivery Madam Chairperson - Minister of Foreign Affairs Ann Linde. Dear Colleagues: Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Thorvald Stoltenberg often said: “I have been called a coward because I like compromises. I consider that a badge of

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Stockholm, 2 December

The Prime Minister's opening address at Oslo Energy Forum

'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.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Minister Tvinnereim's Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony

Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony by the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

New measures to ensure continued control of immigration

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is continuing with full force. More than half of the Ukrainian refugees who arrive in the Nordic countries seek protection in Norway. Norway will continue to provide support for Ukrainians, but is imposing more

Ventyr SN II AS won the auction for the allocation of a project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

Following a successful auction, it is Ventyr SN II AS, owned by Parkwind and Ingka-group, who will be the first to develop offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The winning bid in the auction is 115 øre/kWh. Two bidders participated in the auction.

Safeguarding global energy security on the way to net zero

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Energy Connected conference hosted by Energy Valley at Fornebu on 19th May 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

The Prime Minister's remarks at the panel discussion on “Rethinking Arctic Development” at the Arctic Frontiers conference

'There are eight coastal states around the Arctic. Now, one of those eight states are kept on the outside, for obvious reasons. How do we take that into account? We have done a lot of progress on how we involve indigenous groups, local groups, local

Revised National Budget: The Norwegian Defence Boost Begins Now

The government's most fundamental task is to ensure the security of people living in Norway. Therefore, we prioritise defence, security, and preparedness, especially in a more serious security situation. In the revised national budget, the

New ambassadors from Argentina, Sweden and Costa Rica

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 25 April 2024.

Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar

Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.

Norway will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed at the 11August donor conference for Ukraine, in Copenhagen, that Norway will contribute to training of Ukrainian soldiers in Great Britain.

Statement: Shocked by brutal attacks on Georgian civic and political activists

Concerned by targeting ordinary citizens and civil society by phone calls, posters labelling individuals as “Agents”.

The Prime Minister's address at the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe

'Germany is Norway's most important partner in Europe. And keeping it that way, strengthening our partnership, is a top priority for me and for my Government. This is my key message', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

The Ministry of Energy has received applications from six companies in connection with the announcement of three areas in the North Sea related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

The Prime Minister´s dinner speech at the One Ocean Summit’s dinner

´Our governance should always be knowledge-based, science-founded. There will be no green shift, there will be no Paris goals reached, there will be no zero-emission society, if we do not focus on knowledge and science, said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Bergen

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on airstrike in Gaza

'I condemn the Israeli airstrike this morning on a «safe zone» in Khan Younis. All parties have an obligation to protect civilians in warfare', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Minister Tvinnereim’s address on Ukraine and food security

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim's address at a meeting on Ukraine and food security September 4, 2024. The meeting is part of the Peace Formula, a Ukrainian initiative that includes a ten-point plan for peace.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Ukraine’s Peace Formula

Statement by Minister Kristiansen Tvinnereim on the attack on humanitarian workers in Gaza

I am shocked that a clearly marked UN vehicle was directly hit by gunfire while approaching an Israeli check point.

On top of Europe – Norway, the Arctic and geopolitics: The Prime Minister's guest lecture for students at the PSIA at the Sciences Po

'Is Norway a small country or a big country? We are 5,5 million people, that is not many people. But we have the second largest coastline. We are the second largest exporter of fish. We are the main provider of energy to Europe, of gas, right now.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Paris

Statement from Minister Eide on UNRWA

Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barthe Eide at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide