Speeches and articles by the prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez
12/04/2024'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 region', said Prime Minister Støre.
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The Prime Minister's address to the SHE Conference
11/04/2024'I will share with you three examples I have witnessed under great leadership of people I would like to mention', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Spektrum
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The Prime Minister's introductory remarks at the press conference to present the Long-term Defence Plan
05/04/2024'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
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Bolstering Europe’s resilience by strengthening the single market
26/03/2024"While the four freedoms of the single market remain at the core of our cooperation, the EEA single market should also contribute to our common security".
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Euractiv, 22 March 2024
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s address when the European Council marked the 30th anniversary of the EEA Agreement
26/03/2024"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 these challenges."
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Bruxelles, 22 March 2024.
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The Prime Minister’s address (via video) at the signing ceremony of the free trade agreement between EFTA and India
10/03/2024'It took time to reach this agreement. Because it goes further than most such agreements in its inclusion of commitments to sustainability, equality and labour rights. And, it opens doors not just to trade, but also to investments', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Standing united in support of Ukraine
24/02/2024'For Norway, supporting Ukraine is about the fight for freedom and about Ukraine’s right to take its place in the European political community, with its basis in respect for the rule of law and democracy. All of these values are of crucial importance in safeguarding Norwegian security as well', said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Aftenposten
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The Prime Minister's informal speech at the dinner at the Kirkenes Conference
21/02/2024‘We have great ambitions for this part of Norway with its many opportunities. We have to strengthen our defence, and we have to mobilize our civil capacities; our ability to achieve and push knowledge and create values and new jobs based on the immense resources in this region’, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kirkenes
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Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference in the panel “Europe’s Finest Hour? Building a Defence Union in Challenging Times”
17/02/2024"I'm going to propose to our Parliament in a few months the biggest increase in our defence spending, both structurally and financially, since the Second World War. And we do that in accordance with the regional plans that we agreed in Vilnius", said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Munich
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Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference at the panel “Towards Stability and Peace in the Middle East: De-escalation Challenge"
17/02/2024«Are we served or are people in the region served by seeing the PA collapse? I think not. So, Norway has been working now, and I hope we will be able to succeed soon, to have a kind of an intermediate role to get the tax money transferred to the PA”, said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Munich
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The Prime Minister's introductory remarks at the meeting with John Kerry and representatives of the First Movers Coalition
15/02/2024“We have to believe in the fact that we can cut emissions and create jobs. Because if the reverse message is there, that we are going to cut jobs and cut emissions, that would not work. So, this is the equation we have to make sure”, said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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The Prime Minister's opening address at Oslo Energy Forum
14/02/2024'When we succeed in carbon capture and storage, it may have major impact far beyond Norway. If we can do our offshore activity with 50 percent reduction of emissions, the technology can have an impact far beyond us', said Prime Minister Støre.
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Opening address by the Prime Minister at Leangkollen Security Conference
05/02/2024“I believe that the notion of deterrence and reassurance is the right equation. But what matters is that the deterrence has to be credible. We have to make it credible in the way we invest, train and exercise our responsibility. The reassurance point for me is really about how we are recognisable, long-term and predictable”, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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Speech by the Prime Minister at the opening event – Bodø 2024, European Capital of Culture
03/02/2024Your Majesty, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to start by quoting Rolf Jacobsen’s poem: ‘It is long, this country of ours. Most of it is north.’ But let us not stop there. Toda y, we broaden our perspective, and say most of Europe is north. We
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Bodø
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The Prime Minister's Speech at the Award Ceremony of the Mohn Prize 2024
31/01/2024Transcript 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
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The Prime Minister’s speech at the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) annual conference
09/01/2024“We have enough land area in our country to be able to develop onshore wind power wisely and responsibly. And soon we will be holding the first auction for offshore wind projects. This represents a milestone”, said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Spektrum
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New Year Speech 2024
01/01/2024Good evening everyone, the turn of the year is a time to take stock. Of the year that is now behind us, and the year that is to come. And let’s be honest. For many of us, 2023 has been a year where we have had to contend with forces that were beyond our control, forces that left us feeling anxious and vulnerable.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre National radio and television, 1 January 2024
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s statement at the press conference after the joint Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo
13/12/2023'This morning we have had a meeting on how we can confirm, maintain and increase our support to Ukraine. It is now a very critical moment of Ukraine’s fight for its own independence and freedom', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with President Volodomyr Zelensky
13/12/2023'Norwegian long-term political, military, economic and humanitarian support to Ukraine remains strong. We have a united Parliament; all parties behind our five-year Nansen package, supporting your defense, supporting your economy and your rebuilding efforts,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Now is not the time to tire
13/12/2023As Russia’s war of aggression continues we need to double down on our commitment to long-term political, financial, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Joint op-ed by the heads of Government in the Nordic countries, first published in Financial Times