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Speeches and statements
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The Prime Minister's opening address at Oslo Energy Forum
14/02/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'When we succeed in carbon capture and storage, it may have major impact far beyond Norway. If we can do our offshore activity with 50 percent reduction of emissions, the technology can have an impact far beyond us', said Prime Minister Støre.
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Standing united in support of Ukraine
24/02/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'For Norway, supporting Ukraine is about the fight for freedom and about Ukraine’s right to take its place in the European political community, with its basis in respect for the rule of law and democracy. All of these values are of crucial
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Aftenposten
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The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the family of Narges Mohammadi
11/12/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'This meeting was also a stark reminder of the sacrifices that Narges and her closest family have been going through and are going through, every day, in the struggle for freedom and universal human rights', said Prime Minister Støre.
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Remarks by the Prime Minister and the US Secretary of State
31/05/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterRemarks by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken after their meeting in Oslo, May 31, 2023
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Protecting Children in Armed Conflict – Our Common Future
05/06/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterWe must spare no efforts in seeking to resolve conflicts and establish peace processes that include children and young people. This means encouraging parties to conflict to end the violence and seek solutions, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video message
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Remarks by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at a Press Availability at the Troll A platform
17/03/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister“It is a great pleasure for me to welcome the President of the European Commission and the Secretary General of NATO to the Troll A platform, welcoming you to Norway.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The North Sea
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Statement on the attacks in Kongsberg
14/10/2021 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterThis is an important day for those of us who have been given responsibility as members of the new Government. It is also a very strange day on which to present a new Government.
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Address to the Storting
28/10/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterMr President, A century ago - at the beginning of 1922 - Fridtjof Nansen made his most well-known political observation. ‘Charity is realpolitik,’ he said. He was talking about the famine that was raging during the Russian civil war, and that
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State Secretary Varteressian’s opening remarks at the first meeting of the Steering Committee of the Global Flaring and Methane Reduction Partnership (GFMR)
05/06/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt the first-ever meeting of the Steering Committee of the newly established Global Flaring and Methane Reduction Partnership, State Secretary Maria Varteressian highlighted the need for powerful and efficient measures for cutting global emissions,
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Urgent action is needed to keep the 1.5-degree target alive
08/11/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterLadies and gentlemen, Urgent action is needed to keep the 1.5-degree target alive. Norway is stepping up its efforts. I am pleased to announce that we have submitted an enhanced climate target under the Paris Agreement. We will reduce emissions by
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Arendalsuka: Opportunities for Norway in India
14/08/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs“Already, more than 120 Norwegian companies are active in India. The value of our bilateral trade has doubled over the last two years. We have a strong foundation for future cooperation, but there are ample opportunities to do more”, Foreign
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Pourquoi la Norvège a reconnu l’Etat de Palestine
02/06/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterSeule une solution à deux États peut apporter la sécurité, la prospérité et l'espoir aux peuples d'Israël et de Palestine.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Une tribune au «Monde» 2 juin 2024
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Speech by the Prime Minister at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
29/11/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'I encourage you - especially those of you who are religious leaders - to speak out against racism and discrimination - against both antisemitism and Islamophobia. We, the political leaders, also have a special responsibility for what we say, no
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Cathedral
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Remarks by the Prime Minister at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine
16/06/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We have to maintain this unity of so many states. And you can count on us. Norway will be supporting Ukraine, your right to defence, but also in your civil areas. We have today unleashed a package to support your rebuilding of electricity systems',
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Closing Plenary Session, Obbürgen, Switzerland
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Statement at “Defending the Human Rights Defenders”
16/05/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's statement at the breakfast-meeting “Defending the Human Rights Defenders” hosted by the Nobel Peace Center May 16, 2023.
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Statement after international ministerial meeting on the war in Gaza
15/12/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement at press conference 15 December after international ministerial meeting on the war in Gaza.
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Speech by the Prime Minister at the opening of the Bergen International Festival
22/05/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'The Festival takes us to new destinations, into waters we have never sailed before. We hear familiar chords alongside new harmonies and interpretations. The ocean, music, art - they never stay the same. They are timeless and at the same time a
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Norway's statement at the United Nations General Assembly
22/09/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterPresident, Secretary General, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen. We live in challenging times. As a global community we face dire consequences from war, climate change, the pandemic, food insecurity and inequality.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York, USA
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Statement at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine
22/09/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterPresident, Secretary-General and Prosecutor Karim Khan, thank you for your briefings.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York, USA
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Statement in the Security Council meeting on Afghanistan
26/01/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterI would like to thank the Secretary-General, Special Representative Lyons and the Chair of the 1988 Committee for their introductions. A heartful thanks also to our CSO briefer Ms Mahbouba Seraj for her powerful and compelling statement.