Speeches and statements

Chair's Summary from the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April

Set out below is the Chair’s Summary of the AHLC meeting held in Brussels on 20 April 2026, chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The Prime Minister's speech when awarding Professor John Smol the Mohn Prize of Excellence in Arctic Research

'Professor Smol's career reflects the role that science can play - and should play: an important role in solving real life challenges. And providing information to policy makers, in a way that is understandable, so we can act upon them,' said Prime

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Tromsø

Speech at the Autumn Conference 2025

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland held this keynote speech at the Autumn Conference 2025 hosted by Equinor, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Norwegian Ministry of Energy in Oslo on 25th of November 2025.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

State Secretary Kravik’s speech  commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

Speech held by State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravikat at Oslo City Hall on the occasion of the International Day of Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Statement the UN Population and Development Commission

Statement at the General Debate under the UN Population and Development Commission 59th Session, by Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Grøver Aukrust and Youth Delegate Uswa Malik 13th April 2026.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust

The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference after meeting with India’s Prime Minister Nerandra Modi

'We have to stand up against those who weaponize diplomacy, who weaponize trade, and who weaponize technology. At a time of rising protectionism and more tense geopolitical dynamics, it is more important than ever to stand together for a rule-based

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

State Secretary Vad Petersson’s statement at Ukraine Recovery Conference

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, June 11, 2024.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson

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

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Held 25 November 2025 to the Norwegian Parliament.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The Prime Minister's introduction at the meeting with members of the Foreign Press Association

'I had Prime Minister Starmer here a few days ago. We are deepening our collaboration on carbon capture and storage and on renewables. And on how we make all of that work in the ongoing transition,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

IGF – the most important meeting place for Internet Governance

Minister of International Development's closing statement at Internet Governance Forum.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust Internet Governance Forum, Lillestrøm, Norway.

UN: Statement on the Middle Eastern Peace Process

Statement by Permanent Representative Ambassador Merete Fjeld Brattested, at the Emergency Special Session on the Middle Eastern Peace Process.

Minister Huitfeldt’s address to ambassadors

Address at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for ambassadors to Norway, 16 May 2023.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Hotel Continental, Oslo

Intervention at NRCC Networking Meeting

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's intervention at the Norwegian Russian Chamber of Commerce' networking meeting in Oslo.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 10 November

Statement at the Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women

State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær’s statement at Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women: “Mobilizing financing for gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Policies and strategies to end women's and

By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær

Statement at the Ocean Panel meeting in Glasgow

We are members of the Ocean Panel because we agree that the oceans are essential to human survival and to solving some of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced. Not least, climate change.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP26

Press briefing by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Press briefing by Minister Huitfeldt held May 31 before NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Oslo.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Human Rights 75 Pledges - Pledging event on 11 December 2023

«Norway will promote policies and public statements demonstrating the positive and legitimate role of human rights defenders. - In their promotion of human rights, gender equality, democracy, the rule of law, peace and security, and sustainable

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video statement

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s statement at the press conference after the joint Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo

'This morning we have had a meeting on how we can confirm, maintain and increase our support to Ukraine. It is now a very critical moment of Ukraine’s fight for its own independence and freedom', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The Prime Minister's introductory remarks at the press conference to present the Long-term Defence Plan

'Let there be no doubt. Norway’s national defence will now be strengthened, and the new plan heralds major changes and improvements', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre KV Bjørnøya