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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

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

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 Minister

Covid-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

Norway's main statement at the United Nations’ General Assembly

24/09/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim held Norway's main statement at the United Nations' General Assembly, Saturday 23 September in New York.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Time is running out

15/09/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This week, I am visiting Israel and Palestine, 30 years since the first Oslo Accords were signed. As I see it, while the situation may seem bleak, the two-state solution is still the most viable path towards peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chronicle in Aftenposten

Prime Minister Støre’s statement at the press conference after meeting with Ukraine’s president Zelenskyj

24/08/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister

- Today we discussed progress on your Peace Formula, Mr. President. Peace for Ukraine will have to happen on the basis on Ukrainian terms, no peace without Ukraine, no discussions without Ukraine, and the Peace Formula we have discussed several

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kyiv, Ukraine

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

Minister Eide's statement at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting in Brussels

20/04/2026 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide statement at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The Minister of Petroleum and Energy's Speech at the Autumn Conference 2023

21/11/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Energy

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Autumn Conference in Oslo on 21th November 2023.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

One Planet – Polar Summit

10/11/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister

Why is polar research so important? The polar regions act as our global cooling system. Sea and ice levels at the poles have implications for the global carbon cycle, weather patterns, biodiversity and human livelihoods worldwide, said Prime

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Paris, France

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

21/10/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide's statement at the Middle East Peace Summit in Cairo.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Cairo, 21 October 2023

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with President Volodomyr Zelensky

13/12/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister

'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

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Prime Minister Støre´s statement at World Climate Action Summit

02/12/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister

Mr President, We are in Dubai to carve out a clear way forward for 1.5 and climate resilience. Energy transition is the linchpin of a roadmap for ambition and action. We must join forces behind a collective commitment to phase out use of unabated

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

New Year Speech 2023

01/01/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister

It is the evening of the first day of the year. Whether you have celebrated a traditional Christmas with your family, been at work or mostly spent these days on your own, I hope you had the chance to be with people you care about.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre National radio and television, 1 January 2023

Opening address at the Russia Conference 2022

15/11/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt, opens Norwegian Institute of International Affairs' Russia Conference 2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 15 November

Welcoming adress CCUS Forum

27/10/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Energy

Minister of Petroleum and Energy held this opening speech at CCUS Forum in Oslo on 27th October 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Prime Minister’s remarks at the press conference on Monday 31 October

02/11/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister

Good afternoon, We have convened this press conference because, as of tomorrow, we have decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre