Speeches and statements

The World needs to stand by UNRWA

After nearly four months of war, the situation in Gaza is catastrophic. More than 75 percent of the area’s population of more than two million are displaced. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, many of them children. The United

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Guest Essay for The New York Times

The Prime Minister's informal speech at the dinner at the Kirkenes Conference

‘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

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kirkenes

Now is not the time to tire

As 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

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s statement at the press conference after the joint Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo

'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.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement after international ministerial meeting on the war in Gaza

Statement at press conference 15 December after international ministerial meeting on the war in Gaza.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

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

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

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

Remarks by the Prime Minister and the US Secretary of State

Remarks by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken after their meeting in Oslo, May 31, 2023

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Innlegg European Hydrogen Week

Olje- og energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på EU Hydrogen Week 20.november i Brüssel.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the family of Narges Mohammadi

'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.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Human Rights 75 Pledges - Pledging event on 11 December 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

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video statement

Prime Minister Støre´s address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East

Mr 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

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Storting (Parliament)

Opening remarks by Prime Minister Støre at the Global Leadership Council´s meeting in New York

The challenge is of course to leapfrog the carbon-intensive economic model. The technology exists. But the costs are prohibitive for many developing countries. Hardware may be too expensive. Financing may not be available, and business models may be

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre GLC meeting in New York

Afghanistan in the Security Council

Statement by the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt, in the Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, 20 December 2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt New York, 20 December

Statement at the conference to support Ukraine's civilian resilience

President Macron, President Zelensky, Prime Minister Shmyhal, Colleagues, friends. Let me first thank the Government of France for hosting today’s Conference.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Paris

Statement at a press conference with German Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck

Good morning everyone, It is an honour for me to warmly welcome Germany’s Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Robert Habeck back to Norway.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

How can Switzerland and Norway cooperate on CCS?

Minister of Petroleum and Energy held this speech at a stakeholder event with participants from Norway and Switzerland in Oslo 25th November2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Statement to the Ministerial Council of the OSCE

Norway's statement to the 29th Ministerial Council of the OSCE. (The statement was held by Director Lars Ragnar Hansen on behalf of the Minister.)

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Łódź, Poland, 1 December

Address at Norwegian, Swedish and Kenyan business forum

Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at a seminar for increased Nordic-Kenyan business cooperation.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Nairobi, Kenya, 24 November