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Speeches and statements
On this page you can find speeches and statements from the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.
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The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference with the President of the European Council, António Costa
19/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'The fact that you are coming is, I think, an expression of our close partnership, which has historic roots, but also of how we now face some new challenges and opportunities for Europe, where we’ll cooperate very closely,' said Prime Minister Jonas
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government Guest House in Oslo
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Address to the Storting on the security policy situation
12/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'Whereas in the past, the US was the leading proponent of rules-based international trade, tariffs are now being widely used. They are being introduced and used - against Allies as well - not only as trade measures, but also as a tool to elicit
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The Prime Minister’s introduction at the press conference during the visit of the President of Palestine
11/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'Ultimately, we have to work towards a structure where the people of Palestine are governed by Palestinians under the rule of law. That was the main point of our formal recognition; that the Palestinians have the right to be treated with the rights
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government Guest House in Oslo
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The Prime Minister's speech at Oslo Energy Forum
11/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterAs I see it, whatever theme we choose for the transitions we are in, energy is linked. Be it in technology, be it on climate, but be it also in how you maintain stability in domestic economies, Prime Minister Støre said at Oslo Energy Forum.
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The Prime Minister's speech when awarding Professor John Smol the Mohn Prize of Excellence in Arctic Research
05/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'Professor Smol's career reflects the role that science can play - and should play: an important role in solving real life challenges. And providing information to policy makers, in a way that is understandable, so we can act upon them,' said Prime
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Tromsø
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The Prime Minister's speech at the Arctic Frontiers conference
04/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We are the eyes and ears of NATO in the north. We work together with the US on this. It matters for US’ homeland security,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Tromsø
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The Prime Minister's opening address at Oslo Security Conference
02/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'The collective security is not a charity. It is made out of self-interest,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Security Conference
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The Prime Minister's speech at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
27/01/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We are living in a time when our Jewish community - and other minorities - in our country once again feel unsafe. When hate speech and conspiracy theories supplant knowledge and facts. When language oversimplifies and distorts. When authoritarian
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Akershus Quay
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Why the Arctic is important for allied security
26/01/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterWe must build on 20 years of co-operation in the North, and respect each other’s borders.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in the Financial Times
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Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on the announced US tariffs
18/01/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'I would like to stress that there is broad consensus among NATO’s 32 member countries - including the US - on the need to enhance security in the Arctic, including in Greenland,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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The Prime Minister's New Year Address 2026
01/01/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'While Norway is not immune to the risks emerging in a more insecure and unpredictable world, we have a high level of resilience: Norway is a safe country. With a robust economy. With a high degree of social equality. Equal opportunities for all
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Høyblokka
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The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laurate Maria Corina Machado
11/12/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'I think this year's prize has a special significance by the very strong emphasis of the link between a democracy - and the way to freedom and peace. Not only between nations, but within a nation,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Governmental Guest House
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Speech by the Prime Minister at a seminar to mark the biography on Dr Tore Godal
06/12/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'As the health systems out there is out-of-pocket expenditure, so if the children are not sick, then the parents can work. Because if they are sick and you don't have a welfare state, they have to stay at home. So, this is a good cycle. Let us
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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Speech by the Prime Minister at the International Day of Solidarity for the Palestinian People
28/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'No one can help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Everyone can choose to listen and truly see others - to meet others at eye level - even when we have differing views and different experiences. Because this responsibility for one another is
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Cathedral
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The ocean can help us solve global challenges
24/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'The ocean economy is a powerful driver of global growth. It creates jobs and renewable energy, and ensures food security for millions worldwide. The ocean economy is actually expanding faster than the global economy,' wrote Prime Minister Jonas
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Article in a book on the G20 Johannesburg Summit published by the Global Governance Project
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The Prime Minister's contribution to the publication: “G20@20 Review Leaders’ Compilation”
24/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterFor 20 years, the G20 has been a cornerstone in global governance. When G20 leaders have been able to build common ground and commit themselves to joint approaches, the G20 has made a difference in global response to the world’s many challenges. At
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A Resilient World
23/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterDear President Ramaphosa, dear colleagues. As my Irish colleague said, we were at COP30 in Belem two weeks ago. And although there are reasons to be very concerned about climate change, at least we can see that the Paris agreement is working.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Remarks at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg
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G20 Summit in Johannesburg: Inclusive and sustainable economic growth
22/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterDear President Ramaphosa, dear colleagues, it has been a privilege for Norway to be an invited country during South Africa’s G20 presidency.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The speech was held by State secretary Halvard Ingebrigtsen
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The Prime Minister’s speech at the commemoration of Kristallnacht
09/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'As Prime Minister, I would like to state that my Government and I will do everything in our power to protect, support and stand by the Jewish community in Norway - and our other minorities as well. All the people in our country must feel safe here.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Eidsvoll plass, Oslo
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Statement by the Prime Minister at the session on 10 Years of the Paris Agreement – NDCs and Financing
07/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'Norway is stepping up its efforts. Our 1.5 aligned NDC for 2035 is to reduce emissions by at least 70-75 per cent by 2035, compared to 1990,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP30 Summit in Belém, Brazil