Speeches and statements

Statement at “Defending the Human Rights Defenders”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's statement at the breakfast-meeting “Defending the Human Rights Defenders” hosted by the Nobel Peace Center May 16, 2023.

Protecting Children in Armed Conflict – Our Common Future

We must spare no efforts in seeking to resolve conflicts and establish peace processes that include children and young people. This means encouraging parties to conflict to end the violence and seek solutions, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video message

Arendalsuka: Opportunities for Norway in India

“Already, more than 120 Norwegian companies are active in India. The value of our bilateral trade has doubled over the last two years. We have a strong foundation for future cooperation, but there are ample opportunities to do more”, Foreign

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Norway-Croatia - 30 years of bilateral relations

The post was to have been held at a seminar at the Norwegian Institute of Foreign Policy (Nupi) on 1 March, which marked 30 years of bilateral relations between Norway and Croatia. However, the Foreign Minister had to cancel her participation in the

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 1 March

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 Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Juba, 4 April

Statement at debate on food security and nutrition

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's statement at a debate on food security and nutrition at the Continental Humanitarian Summit, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea 26 May.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Malabo, 26 May

Statement at the Ministerial Conference Uniting for Global Food Security

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim’s statement at the Ministerial Conference Uniting for Global Food Security.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Berlin, 24 June

Prime Minister's statement at a digital Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate-meeting

Mr. President, Excellencies, our agreement in Glasgow was clear: We must urgently strengthen efforts to stay below 1.5 degrees. We must revisit our NDCs and strengthen them if they are not aligned with the Paris Agreement. We must increase

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Minister Eide’s Statement on the occasion of the signing of MoU between Norway and Indonesia

Minister Eide’s Statement on the occasion of the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Norway and Indonesia on Partnership in Support of Indonesia’s Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU). Jakarta

By Minister of climate and environment Espen Barth Eide

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre`s statement at the European Political Community meeting in Prague

Prime Minister Fiala, President Zelensky, colleagues and friends. It is great to be here in Prague. In this extraordinary building. In this beautiful city. To meet with friends and allies. To come together at a time of great difficulty for our

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre European Political Community meeting in Prague

The Minister of Petroleum and Energy's speech at the Energy Conference between Norway and the EU

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Energy Conference between Norway and the European Union in Brussels on 24th October 2023.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

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

The Norwegian Statement at the Stockholm +50 Conference

Held by the Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment at the Stockholm + 50 conference. 2nd of May 2022.

By Minister of climate and environment Espen Barth Eide

Opening address at the Russia Conference 2022

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt, opens Norwegian Institute of International Affairs' Russia Conference 2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 15 November

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s speech at the D-Day 80 years commemoration

´Today, we pay homage not only to bravery and courage. We pay homage to values, principles, attitudes - to what we believe in. The soldiers who landed on these beaches fought for their countries’ freedom. They fought for democratic rule, against

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Hermanville-sur-Mer, France

The Prime Minister's speech at the Welcome Ceremony for all new students

'As university students you are now a part of something greater than yourselves: the defence of values that are under pressure across the world. You are part of the resistance against anti-democratic, authoritarian forces and fake news. Forces

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Universitetsplassen, Oslo

State Secretary Maria Varteressian’s speech at the opening of The Lety u Písku Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Bohemia

Your Excellency President Pavel, Members of the Czech Government, Distinguished Guests, Dear Descendants of the Roma and Sinti Holocaust Victims, I am both honoured and touched to represent the Norwegian Government here in Lety today. For many of

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

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

Speech at G20 energy transition working group

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland delivered this speech at the minister meeting in the G20 energy transition working group in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil on October 4th 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

The Prime Minister's Speech at the Award Ceremony of the Mohn Prize 2024

Transcript of the speech as delivered Dear friends, good morning, It is a true honour for me on behalf of the Norwegian Government and a great personal pleasure to congratulate Doctor and Professor Emeritus Oran Young on the Mohn Prize of 2024. My

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø