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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 meeting after the Nordic-India Summit
19/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'I think this meeting is a manifestation of what a more unpredictable world really needs: More cooperation and collaboration between democracies,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo rådhus
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The Prime Minister's speech at the dinner in honour of the official visit of India’s Prime Minister Nerandra Modi
18/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'Now, I can stand next to the Indian Prime Minister and I can say proudly: Here we stand, you and I, and together we represent one fifth of the world’s population!,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Akershus Castle
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The Prime Minister's introductory and concluding remarks at the Norway-India High-Level Business and Research Summit
18/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'By working together in research, higher education, sharing technological advantages, some competition in between, we can really move forward. Business and research can go hand in hand', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Rådhus
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The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference after meeting with India’s Prime Minister Nerandra Modi
18/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We have to stand up against those who weaponize diplomacy, who weaponize trade, and who weaponize technology. At a time of rising protectionism and more tense geopolitical dynamics, it is more important than ever to stand together for a rule-based
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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A growing partnership between India and Norway
16/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterIn Oslo, we will elevate the Norway-India relationship to a green strategic partnership, writes Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in this Op-ed.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Hindustan Times (New Delhi)
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Russia has changed. So has our relationship as neighbours
13/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterAt the same time, our Russia policy must be based on recognition of the fact that Russia is likely to pose a threat to our security and that of our Allies for a long time to come. The current threat landscape is complex, and we are more vigilant.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Aftenposten
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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Roald Amundsen's North Pole Expedition
12/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'The North Pole, once symbolizing the edge of human exploration, is now a barometer for the health of our climate and environment. Or the canary in the mine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Fram Museum, Oslo
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The Prime Minister's introduction at a press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyj
14/04/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We make important contributions and Ukraine is our first recipient of Norwegian aid. But this is not a one-way traffic. This is a mutual cooperation. And we agreed to work towards a strategic partnership between Norway and Ukraine - because Ukraine
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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The Prime Minister's statements at the press conferences at the JEF (Joint Expeditionary Force) Summit in Helsinki
26/03/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'This is our neighborhood. The JEF has developed over the years to be a very important way for the Northern European and the Baltics to come together and share analysis on our deep cooperation on security,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Helsinki
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Prime Minister Støre's speech at the Norwegian Shipowners' Association
17/03/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterYou are in fact more important than in decades. And more exposed than before, the Prime Minister said to the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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The Norwegian Prime Minister’s introduction at the joint press conference after the meeting between colleagues from Canada and the five Nordic countries
15/03/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We are strong countries in terms of our values, in terms of our determination, and we are ready to follow-up from the discussion - you have seen, in our common statement today,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with his German and Canadian colleagues
13/03/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'This is not only about Norwegian security. If we take care of the Arctic in a responsible way, we serve Europe, we serve North America, we serve the purpose of the transatlantic relationship. We are demonstrating credible defence and credible
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Bardufoss
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The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference with president Zelenskyj
25/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'So today, the President and I have agreed to establish what we call a strategic partnership between Norway and Ukraine that we will develop together within different areas where it can be of mutual benefit,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kyiv
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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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Statement from the Prime Minister supporting the third strategic cycle of CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations)
16/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterCovid-19 brought death, illness, social division and economic disruption on a massive scale - and the consequences were felt then and are felt years later.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Message by video recording
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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