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Minister Tvinnereim’s Speech at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum 2021

"We are in a race to get over to the right side of history by 2030. We must make people see that food is an irreplaceable ingredient in the recipe of peace, and of eliminating hunger and poverty", Minister Tvinnereim said in her speech at the Nobel

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Statement at Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting

Opening statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting i Brussels.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Brussels 10 May

Opening of NEL factory for electrolysers

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the opening of NEL Hydrogen´s factory electrolysers at Herøya on 20th April 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Statement at Arctic Frontiers

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the Arctic Frontiers conference 2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, May 9th

National Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit for Democracy

Mr. President, Excellencies,Today, most threats against democracy come from within. From elected leaders who act in breach of democratic principles, embrace corruption and disregard human rights. The threat is often amplified by disinformation.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit of Democracy

High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought

Intervention at the EU/OCHA High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

State Secretary Maria Varteressian’s speech at the opening of The Lety u Písku Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Bohemia

Your Excellency President Pavel, Members of the Czech Government, Distinguished Guests, Dear Descendants of the Roma and Sinti Holocaust Victims, I am both honoured and touched to represent the Norwegian Government here in Lety today. For many of

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

Remarks by State Secretary Maria Varteressian during 'Norway Night' at Hannover Messe, Germany

Being a partner country at the world’s largest industrial fair - in Germany, our most important partner in Europe - provides a unique opportunity to showcase Norwegian industry and businesses, the State Secretary underlined in her opening remarks.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

Speech by State Secretary Maria Varteressian during the Badge of Honor ceremony to human rights advisor Iver Ørstavik, Polish Ministry of Justice

State Secretary Maria Varteressian delivered remarks during the Polish Minister of Justice’s Badge of Honour ceremony, awarded to Norwegian human rights advisor Iver Ørstavik. Ørstavik was honored for his tireless efforts for democratic values and

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

On top of the globe – Norway, the Arctic and geopolitics

'We are the world's third largest exporter of natural gas, the world's second largest exporter of seafood. And we have the world's largest sovereign wealth fund. So, in that sense, we are not a small country. Again, geography determines your

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Lecture at Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Minister Eide’s remarks at AHLC Ministerial Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Espen Barth Eide’s remarks at the meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) Thursday 26. September in New York.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Speech at roundtable meeting in Brazil

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland delivered this speech at a roundtable meeting on carbon management in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, on October 3, 2024

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Speech by the Prime Minister at the  Commemoration of 7 October – first anniversary of the terrorist action against Israel

'We condemned the terrorist attack when it happened. We continue to condemn all acts of terrorism now. As we come together today, we share a sense of unity that extends across our religious and political points of view and personal narratives. And

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Jewish Community of Oslo, Oslo Synagogue

Speech at G20 energy transition working group

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland delivered this speech at the minister meeting in the G20 energy transition working group in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil on October 4th 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has decided to extend Ms. Marte Ingul’s constitution as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung from 1 August to 31 August 2026.

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Crosses Major Milestone – 1.4 Million Seed Samples Secured

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened its doors for the second time this year, adding over 15,000 new seed samples. Its collection has now surpassed 1.4 million seed samples, each stored as a safeguard for the future of food and humanity.

Today, we need the friendship between Norway and the EU more than ever before

Check against delivery Ambassadors, Friends, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by giving a heartfelt thanks to Ambassador Nicolas de la Grandville – for a wonderful speech, but more importantly, for his time as the EU’s ambassador to Norway. As a

By Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre Europe Day hosted by the EU's delegation to Norway at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with China

Distinguished guests. Ambassador. Leaders of Cultural Institutions. Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my sincere pleasure to be with you here in Beijing tonight, and to meet with such a strong and diverse group of cultural institutions and professionals.

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery the Norwegian Residence Beijing

Minister Aukrust’s Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony

Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony by the Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

How to learn from each other: Digitalisation of healthcare in Germany and Norway

By Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre German-Norwegian network