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Meld. St. 30 (2023–2024) - International cooperation on nuclear safety and security in a changed Europe

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Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) - Svalbard

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The Government regularly presents reports (white papers) to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament), that review all aspects of the governance of Svalbard (Svalbard white papers) to lay the foundation for stable and predictable management. There

State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Arctic Congress

To tackle the challenges we face, we need more cooperation in the Arctic, not less, was Maria Varteressian's key message in Bodø. She underlined Norway's efforts as chair to ensure that the Arctic Council remains the most important forum for

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian Bodø, 30 May 2024

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

The Prime Minister's Speech at the Award Ceremony of the Mohn Prize 2024

Transcript 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

Meld. St. 5 (2023–2024) - A Resilient Health Emergency Preparedness

Meld. St. 5 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) - A good life throughout Norway – regional and rural policy for the future

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) - A changing climate – united for a climate-resilient society

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The visit of Prime Minister Støre to the Foreign Press Association (FPA)

‘The last year has highlighted the importance of Norwegian gas; we were able to increase our gas export by 8-10%, on top of what has already been a high level, partly contributing to level up the storage of gas in Europe, especially in Germany’,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Norway takes over as Chair of the Arctic Council

‘We are looking forward to chairing the Arctic Council for the next two years. It is vital that the Arctic Council maintains its role as the most important multilateral forum for addressing issues relating to the Arctic,’ said Minister of Foreign

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2023

'Foreign policy does not have a long shelf life. When the world changes, so do our options for action', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt in her address to the Norwegian parliament (Stortinget).

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Opening remarks by the Prime Minister at The High North Dialogue conference in Bodø

The first pillar of Norway’s Arctic policy is the green transition, absolutely key. I see this as an opportunity, a game changer, we are moving from the age of petroleum production to renewable energy production. A lot of that will happen in the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The High North Dialogue conference at the High North Centre

Opening remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the presentation of the priorities for Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening remarks at the presentation of Norway's leadership priorities for the Arctic Council in Tromsø on Tuesday, 28 March.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council 2023–2025

The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum for Arctic issues. The overall objective for Norway’s chairship of the Council will be to promote stability and constructive cooperation.

Priorities for Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council

‘We will work to ensure that the Arctic Council remains the leading international forum for Arctic issues. The pace of climate change is higher in the Arctic than in any other part of the world. This is a global challenge that we must address

Statement at the Arctic Frontiers conference 2023

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's statement at the Arctic Frontiers conference 2023 in Tromsø.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, 31 January

Statement at Arctic Frontiers

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the Arctic Frontiers conference 2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, May 9th

Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation

Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.

Statement by the European Union, Iceland and Norway regarding the Northern Dimension policy

The European Union, Iceland and Norway have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and

War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia

Norway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety