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Statement at the Continental Humanitarian Summit

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's statement at the Continental Humanitarian Summit, 27 May 2022. The summit took place in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Malabo, 27 May

Address at conference on elimination of child labour

Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's speech at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, Durban, 15 - 20 May 2022. The address was held by digital, video.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim 20 May

A defence alliance based on solidarity

When NATO is stronger, Norway is more secure.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Article in Dagens Næringsliv

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s speech at the D-Day 80 years commemoration

´Today, we pay homage not only to bravery and courage. We pay homage to values, principles, attitudes - to what we believe in. The soldiers who landed on these beaches fought for their countries’ freedom. They fought for democratic rule, against

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Hermanville-sur-Mer, France

Why we recognized the state of Palestine

Only a two-state solution can provide security, prosperity and hope for the people of both Israel and Palestine.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in politico.eu

Statement on the efforts for a two-state solution

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide at meeting on the efforts for a two-state solution, including the recognition of the Palestinian State, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 April 2024.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Bolstering Europe’s resilience by strengthening the single market

"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

Joint statement on one year of war in Sudan

Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide , Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim's statement on Gaza

Statement held by minister Tvinnereim at humanitarian conference for Gaza in Jordan, June 11, 2024.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on UNRWA

The situation in Gaza is desperate. UNRWA is the lifeline for Gazans, and crucial for Palestine refugees across the Middle East.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the attacks against Israel

I condemn the illegal and dangerous Iranian attack underway against Israel. This will further deteriorate an already extremely volatile situation. We must prevent further escalation of violence in the Middle East. I call upon all parties to exercise

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on possible attacks against Israel

I am deeply troubled by reports on possible attacks against Israel. We call upon all parties to exercise restraint and avoid escalation. Norway has condemned the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. It is imperative that international law is

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The Prime Minister's speech at the opening of Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub

What we are seeing here is that Norway is not an oil nation. We are an energy nation. And we are building the new chapters on the shoulders of past experience, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said at the opening.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub

The Prime Minister’s introduction to the press after meeting with NATO’s Secretary General

- He is leaving a NATO that is stronger, more updated, and more ready to face the challenges and secure its members than when he started, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government House

The Prime Minister's speech at the reception in Beijing to celebrate 70 years of bilateral relations

I appreciate that Norway and China can have ambitions for future cooperation. At the same time, we have a dialogue that can contain more difficult issues where we also may have different opinions. But that is what a partnership is all about, we can

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Beijing Library, Tongzhou

Opening address by the Prime Minister at the Cutting Edge AI seminar in Oslo

- I ask myself, how can we use this new technology and how can we make it available? That's why we are speeding up the use of AI in the public sector in Norway, for instance in the health sector. We aim for 80% of the public sector to have adopted

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Kavli Prize Week, University of Oslo

The Prime Minister's speech at the Welcome Ceremony for all new students

'As university students you are now a part of something greater than yourselves: the defence of values that are under pressure across the world. You are part of the resistance against anti-democratic, authoritarian forces and fake news. Forces

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Universitetsplassen, Oslo

The Prime Minister's speech at the opening of Morrow Battery Cell Factory in Arendal

'Now, in order to speed up the transition, we will always need someone who dares to think big, take the lead, seize the opportunities and move ahead, and Morrow is one of them', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Arendal

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