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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

Opening Speech at Berlin Security Conference

'Our security environment has changed dramatically over the past year. We have taken unprecedented actions to adjust and support Ukraine', State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson said in his opening speech at the conference..

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Berlin, 30 November

Minister Huitfeldt’s address to ambassadors

Address at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for ambassadors to Norway, 16 May 2023.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Hotel Continental, Oslo

Informal Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Oslo: Speech by Prime Minister Støre at the Memorial Event for the 22 July 2011 Acts of Terrorism

The most important safeguards are to be found within each and every one of us - individually, and as communities. Our resistance - individually, collectively - to intolerance, hatred and extremism - and our support for equality, diversity and human

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

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

Intervention at NRCC Networking Meeting

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's intervention at the Norwegian Russian Chamber of Commerce' networking meeting in Oslo.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 10 November

New Year Speech 2022

National radio and television, 1 January 2022.

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 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 Renewed OSCE European Security Dialogue

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement (digital) on behalf of Norway on the Renewed OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) European Security Dialogue.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson OSCE, 8 February

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at a meeting with diplomats in Oslo 15 March.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 15 March

Plenary Session III: Creating Sustainable Blue Economies

Remarks by Minister of International Cooperation Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at Our Ocean Palau, 13 April 2022. The speech was delivered by ambassador Bjørn S. Jahnsen.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Welcome address at Nordic youth camp

Welcome address by Minister for Nordic Co-operation, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at Nordic youth camp at Utøya arranged by Nordic Youth in Sustainable Communities (NUBF).

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Utøya 6 May

Opening statement at Nobel Peace Center freedom of expression conference

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the Nobel Peace Center freedom of expression conference.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 2 September

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

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

Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions

‘It is regrettable that Lithuania has taken the decision today to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Even though the security situation in Europe has changed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is vital that states

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide: Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff

'We strongly oppose the attack on UNRWA and their staff, including the Norwegian diplomat who previously served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the agency. The accusations against individuals coincide with a politically motivated campaign aimed at

The Longship project is near completion

The Norwegian government continues its investment in the Longship project and proposes an allocation of 2.1 billion NOK in the state budget for 2025. In 2025, a large part of the full-scale project for CCS in Norway will be completed.

Norway condemns the recent attack against the diplomatic premises of Iran in Damascus

Diplomatic premises and diplomatic and consular staff enjoy a special status under international law and must be protected.