![Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Credit: Heiko Junge / NTB Prime Minister Støre dressed in suit. Stands in the living room of the Prime Minister's residence.](/globalassets/departementene/smk/nyheter2025/nyttarstalen-2025-ntb.jpg?preset=OneAndHalfColumn&v=-1539195529)
New Year Speech 2025
'It is distressing that the nuclear powers are failing to find a path towards controlled disarmament. It is frustrating that powerful countries cannot reach agreement on what is most fundamental to people’s lives, to the life of every nation: peace, freedom and security. The war in Ukraine could quickly be resolved if Russia ceased its brutal, illegal attacks', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
![State Secretary Andreas Kravik during his statement at the UN, 19 December, 2024. Credit: Mariken Bruusgaard Harbitz, MFA. State Secretary Andreas Kravik holds a stament in the UN](/globalassets/departementene/smk/nyheter2024/bilde3_16_9.jpg?preset=OneAndHalfColumn&v=619262711)
Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine
‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
![Keir Starmer and Jonas Gahr Støre, 16 December 2024. Credit: Johannes Bærhaugen / Forsvaret Starmer and Støre shaking hands after signing of joint statement.](/globalassets/departementene/smk/nyheter2024/starmer-store-bergen-161224.jpg?preset=OneAndHalfColumn&v=-1569653039)
Strengthening Norway’s strategic cooperation with the UK
‘The UK is one of Norway’s most important allies. These are challenging times, and we are now taking steps to further strengthen our bilateral ties. The new cooperation agreement sets the direction for us to work together to safeguard common interests such as those relating to defence and security, energy and the green transition,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
![Grått kartutsnitt av Europa med Ukraina framhevet i blått.](/globalassets/departementene/dss/forsideillustrasjoner/europa_ukraina_3.png?preset=OneAndHalfColumn&v=-877671458)
Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022. On this page you will find content about the war in Ukraine and its consequences for Norway.