Speeches and statements

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez

'Norway stands ready to recognize the State of Palestine and to recognize its place, appropriate place, in the United Nations. The question is at what moment and in what setting would we do that in order to support the process towards peace in the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The Prime Minister's introductory remarks at the press conference to present the Long-term Defence Plan

'Let there be no doubt. Norway’s national defence will now be strengthened, and the new plan heralds major changes and improvements', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre KV Bjørnøya

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s address when the European Council marked the 30th anniversary of the EEA Agreement

"On behalf of Norway - now, what is confronting us, in terms of attack on a European country, an attack on our integrity and our values, we stand firmly with Europe. And we are ready to contribute in every respect to make Europe stronger to confront

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Bruxelles, 22 March 2024.

Oslo Energy Forum

Olje- og energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på Oslo Energy Forum, den 15. februar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

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

Address at the Oslo Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt held this speech when she opened the first regional Oslo Forum in Latin America and the Caribbean.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Mexico city, 7 February

The importance of Gender Equality for Social and Economic Development

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Gender Matters.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Bogota, 1 March

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

Prime Minister Støre’s introduction at the opening of Oslo Forum

On dialogue, I think it is a much more sophisticated issue than simply talking together, because dialogue means that you are really able to perceive what is on the other side; where are the bridging points, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Forum 20th Anniversary, Losby Gods

Address at conference on climate change – feminist action for gender justice

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Climate change - feminist action for gender justice,  hosted by Forum for Women and Development (Fokus) and UN Women.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Oslo, 25 March

The Modern-Day Nuclear Threat and How to Respond

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at a Nobel Peace Center Conference in Oslo 8 June.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 8 June

Opening statement at OECD Ministerial Council Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the OECD Ministerial council meeting in Paris.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Paris, 9 June

Remarks of Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre regarding shooting in Oslo

Today we intended to celebrate love. We would colour the streets the colours of the rainbow. We would display our fellowship and our freedom. Instead, we are filled with sorrow. Once again, Norway has been subjected to a brutal attack against

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

How can Europe and Norway cooperate to scale up the CCS market?

Minister of Petroleum and Energy held this keynote speech at the Northern Lights Summit in Brussels on 23th June 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Innlegg under Pre-Awards Evening Reception Fish & Chip Awards 2024

*Sjekkes mot fremføring Ladies and gentlemen, Dear seafood friends, It is a great pleasure to be here. First, thank you to tonight’s host, the honorable Florence Eshalomi, and Mr. Andrew Crook and the National Federation of Fish Friers, for

By Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Cecilie Myrseth Tale holdt i Speaker’s Room, House of Commons, i London 27. februar

Speech at the sixty-eight session of the Commission on the Status of Women

The Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery's speech at The sixty-eight session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68).

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery UN's Headquarter, New York

State Secretary Varteressian’s remarks at a workshop of the Ocean Decade Alliance, in the margins of the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona

In Barcelona, Maria Varteressian underlined Norway’s strong involvement in the UN Ocean Decade. She highlighted that a holistic, integrated approach to ocean management is needed in order to secure the coexistence of different uses of the ocean

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

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

Statement from Bjørn Arild Gram meeting Ben Wallace in Northwood

*Check against delivery* Let me start by thanking my very good colleague Ben for the invitation to Northwood. Norway and the United Kingdom have a long history of friendship and partnership and the UK is Norway’s most important European ally. Russia

– Ambulatory surgery will have an increasingly more important role in the future

Dear president, Dear chairman, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to attend the 15th International Congress on Ambulatory Surgery and share some opening remarks with you. First, I would like to thank all the organizers for kindly

By Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre 15th International Congress on Ambulatory Surgery