Speeches and statements

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 171th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Minister Eide's statement at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) in New York

Excellencies, ministers, colleagues and friends, Welcome to this meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC). Thank you to the UN for hosting us today. And to our co-sponsor the EU, and the AHLC rapporteurs (World Bank, IMF, UN and the Office of

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Minister Eide's statement at the ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution

Minister Espen Barth Eide's statement at the ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution: From International Consensus to Irreversible Reality.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The Prime Minister's speech at the British Labour Party’s Annual Conference

'The North Sea still binds us together. For decades, Norwegian oil and gas have supplied British homes and industry. Now we are building the next chapter in offshore wind, carbon capture and new technology,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Liverpool

Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 81st General Assembly

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide delivered Norway’s statement during the General Debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide (The 81st UN General Assembly, 25 September 2026)

The Prime Minister's statement at the Sixth Summit of the Crimea Platform

'The passage of time cannot render an unlawful occupation lawful. Crimea is part of Ukraine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre United Nations, New York

The Prime Minister's guest lecture on ‘Navigating a Changing Arctic – Sovereignty, Security and Cooperation’

'Norway and Canada are now developing a strategic partnership,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

'I can hardly think of any bilateral partnership which is moving forward at the pace we do now - Canada and Norway,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Ottawa

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

'Our trade is important. It has grown substantially. Norway is providing about 10 percent of Italy's gas. And we intend to remain a stable provider of energy to Italy,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

The Prime Minister's speech at the funeral of King Harald V

'We are filled with a deep sense of gratitude: For 35 years with King Harald as Norway’s King. And above all, for the way he was our King. He struck a balance between being stately and being down-to-earth,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Cathedral

The Prime Minister's speech at the Kavli Prize ceremony

'Let me add: True science depends not only on curiosity. It depends on freedom. Freedom to ask difficult questions. To challenge established ideas. To discuss, disagree - and to be proven right or wrong. Academic freedom,' said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Concert Hall

King Harald V has died - The Prime Minister’s Speech

'An era has ended. A new era is beginning. The King is dead. Long live The King!,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The Prime Minister's speech at the commemoration of National Flag Day of Ukraine

Dear Mr. President, dear all of Ukraine. When Norway looks to Ukraine, we see courage and determination. We see a nation whose spirit remains unbroken despite enormous suffering. Today, Ukraine raises its flag. Tomorrow it marks its independence in

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kyiv

The Prime Minister's speech at the annual meeting in Copenhagen for all Danish Heads of Mission (Foreign Service)

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to the annual meeting in Copenhagen of all Danish Heads of Mission (ambassadors and consul generals). His speech starts in Norwegian, but most of it is in English, and deals with Nordic cooperation, Arctic,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Copenhagen

The Court That Removed Its Own Prosecutor

On July 24, the States Parties to the Rome Statute voted 82 to 13, with 15 abstentions, to remove Karim Khan as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for serious misconduct and serious breach of duty. Norway was among the states that voted

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

The Prime Minister's speech at the matriculation ceremony at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

'As university students you are now a part of something greater than yourselves - the defence of values that are under pressure across the world: academic freedom, freedom of expression, critical thinking and diversity,' said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Trondheim

Event commemorating the 15th anniversary of the attacks on 22 July

“We must continue to tell the truth about what happened; about the terrorist’s motives; where he came from; about the consequences of far-right extremism, hatred and contempt for democracy; and about how we, as a society, can respond”.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government Office Complex, Oslo

The Prime Minister’s address at the High-level virtual session on Clean Cooking

'So, we are on the right path, but three things must happen now: Firstly, clean cooking must become a core pillar of national energy planning - with binding targets, timelines, and budget lines,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Nairobi

Speech at the plenary of the 114th International Labour Conference 2026

Statement by Norway delivered by Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Kjersti Stenseng, Palais des Nations, Geneva, 5 June 2026.

By The Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Kjersti Stenseng

The Prime Minister’s statement at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General

'Also, we are now deepening our bilateral defense cooperation with our European partners,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Brussels