Speeches and statements

Minister Aukrust’s remarks at an event on sexualised and gender-based violence in New York

In connection with the annual meeting of the UN Population Commission in New York, Norway organised a side event on sexualised and gender-based violence (SGBV) together with, among others, the UN Population Fund, UNFPA, the UN Children's Fund UNICEF

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

Minister Aukrust’s remarks at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD)

The 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in the UN Headquarters in New York from 7 to 11 April 2025 focuses on ‘Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages’.

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the donor conference for Syria in Brussels

State Secretary Andreas Kravik's remarks at international donor conference for Syria hosted by the EU in Brussels.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Address to the Storting on the security policy situation

'Norway has two main objectives in increasing its allocation: First, to support Ukraine in its legitimate fight to defend itself. Ukraine must be able to withstand Russia’s attacks. The country is under severe pressure. Second, we will actively

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Storting (Parliament)

The Prime Minister's contribution to the Council of Europe’s “Book of Europe. First-Hand Visions of the Future of Europe”

'We need to achieve even stronger democratic preparedness, more effective protection for human rights, a healthier environment for disagreement and less polarisation. - Dealing with disagreement in a way that does not tear the community apart has

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Remarks by Foreign Minister Eide at G20 meeting

Remarks by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at G20 meeting In Johannesburg, South Africa.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The Prime Minister’s remarks at a panel discussion on “Fortifying Democratic Resilience”

'I think these issues about securing people's ability to live decent lives, combined with managing their daily economic outcome, safety of their children, investing in sports, leisure and activity for children, so they get involved in the community,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Munich Security Conference

The Norwegian way: Why Oslo talks with everyone and still believes in multilateralism

Norway still champions the UN, international law—and dialogue with adversaries. Communicating with all actors is in Norway’s and the West’s interests, writes the country’s deputy foreign minister, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik First published in The European Council on Foreign Relations

Opening speech by the Prime Minister at the Oslo Security Conference

'We are for the first time preparing a Norwegian National Security Strategy', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo University Aula

The Defence Minister's Speech at Oslo Military Society, 20 January 2025

By Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram

The Norwegian PM’s introduction at a joint press conference with Palestine’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa

'I will here today also urge Israel to let UNRWA continue its operation. I would urge countries who have been hesitating in supporting UNRWA to step forward and do so', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Speech by the Prime Minister at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

'I encourage you - especially those of you who are religious leaders - to speak out against racism and discrimination - against both antisemitism and Islamophobia. We, the political leaders, also have a special responsibility for what we say, no

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Cathedral

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

State Secretary Andreas Kravik's High-level segment of the Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 25 November 2024

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Address by the Prime Minister on “Sustainable development and energy transition”

'Let me underline our strong endorsement of Mission 300; the World Bank and African Development Bank-led initiative to provide electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre G20 Summit, Rio de Janeiro

Address by the Prime Minister on "Fight against hunger and poverty"

'IDA21 will be key in delivering on the ambitions of the Global Alliance - as well as other important development priorities. I am therefore pleased to announce that Norway will pledge an increase of 50 percent in our IDA contribution in December',

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on Adre border-crossing, Sudan

Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting

State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik's remarks at the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Natal, Brazil 24 October 2024.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Minister Eide’s remarks at AHLC Ministerial Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Espen Barth Eide’s remarks at the meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) Thursday 26. September in New York.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

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