Speeches and statements

Statement in the Security Council meeting on Afghanistan

I would like to thank the Secretary-General, Special Representative Lyons and the Chair of the 1988 Committee for their introductions. A heartful thanks also to our CSO briefer Ms Mahbouba Seraj for her powerful and compelling statement.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement on the situation in the Middle East

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt in the open debate of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt New York, 19 January

Statement at the Forest and Land-use Event

Your Royal Highness, Presidents and Prime Ministers, ladies and gentlemen, there is progress being made here at COP 26.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP26, Glasgow, Scotland

Statement at the Ocean Panel meeting in Glasgow

We are members of the Ocean Panel because we agree that the oceans are essential to human survival and to solving some of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced. Not least, climate change.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP26

Speech at a reception in Juba

Speech at a reception for NGOs and co-partners in Juba, South Sudan, by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Juba, 4 April

The United Nations’ General Assembly: High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development

- Tax revenues are the cornerstone of long-term social progress. Collected and spent sustainably they are an investment for generations to come, said Prime Minister Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York

Remarks by the Prime Minister at the Interactive dialogue on a common digital future

'We must remember that all human rights fully apply in the digital space. Digital technologies should be designed to minimize the risk of violating rights and doing harm, in particularly to minors and children. They must be safe to use and meet the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre United Nations General Assembly, New York

Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 80th General Assembly

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 80th UN General Assembly, 25 September 2025

State Secretary Kravik’s speech  commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

Speech held by State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravikat at Oslo City Hall on the occasion of the International Day of Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Pledge at Vienna conference on the safety of journalists

Norway's pledge by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the high-level multistakeholder conference in Vienna to mark the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of action on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Vienna, 4 November

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Situation in the Middle East

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Espen Barth Eide in the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Statement at «Transforming Education Summit»

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's statement at  «Transforming Education Summit» at the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York (UNGA 77).

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim New York, 19 September

Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide's statement to the Security Council: The Situation in the Middle East

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, 27 September 2024.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Security Council, New York, US, 27 September 2024

Statement on conflict and food security

Statement by the Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim in the open debate of the Security Council on conflict and food security.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim New York, 19 May

Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the 79th UN General Assembly

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 79th UN General Assembly, 28 September 2024

National statement at the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

President, excellencies and distinguished delegates, We are here today to accelerate disaster risk reduction efforts and build resilient societies. This calls for united efforts and strengthened partnerships. The Political Declaration is important

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Held on May 18 2023

Statement at the Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women

State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær’s statement at Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women: “Mobilizing financing for gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Policies and strategies to end women's and

By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær

The Prime Minister's address at the meeting on Restoring Childhood and Humanity: Advancing Peace in Ukraine Through the Return of Ukrainian Children

'This is truly unacceptable. The situation for stolen children of Ukraine reminds us of the horrors of this war. So, the plight of the children is at the heart of any credible path to peace and it was a part of your formula, Mr. President (of

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York

Statement at the High-Level International Conference on Palestine and the Two-State Solution

'The two-state solution is the only credible path to peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. An occupying power cannot have a veto over what happens in a territory it is unlawfully occupying. The Palestinian people have the right to

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre UNGA, New York

Norway's statement at the United Nations General Assembly

President, Secretary General, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen. We live in challenging times. As a global community we face dire consequences from war, climate change, the pandemic, food insecurity and inequality.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York, USA