Speeches and statements

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference at President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Oslo

'Today, the fact that we are signing a comprehensive strategic partnership is important. It covers all the major areas where we need to work together,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The National Museum

Statement by Prime Minister Støre at a press conference about the gas leak in the Baltic Sea

On Monday, significant damage was discovered on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines that go from Russia to Europe. The information we have received has reinforced suspicions that the damage is the result of a deliberate act of sabotage.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Office of the Prime Minister

We will not be intimidated. We will stand together.

Cooperation for a Knowledge-based Barents region

The Foreign Minister's welcome address, as the leader of the Barents Council, at the political and digital meeting on education and research 18 October.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 18 October

Opening statement at Safe Schools conference

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's opening statement at Safe Schools Declaration, Fourth International Conference.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Abuja, 25 October

Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on Israel’s attack on Iran

‘Last night’s actions were more comprehensive and serious than those we have previously seen in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Norway joins other countries in calling on the parties to exercise restraint in order to avoid a major war in the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Opening of the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026

Ladies and Gentlemen. Signore e signori. Buongiorno a tutti. È un grande piacere per me essere presente in quest’occasione speciale e inaugurare la Fiera del Libro per Ragazzi di Bologna. E se il su fosse giù? E se il dentro fosse il fuori? E se io

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery

Statement by the Prime Minister at the session on 10 Years of the Paris Agreement – NDCs and Financing

'Norway is stepping up its efforts. Our 1.5 aligned NDC for 2035 is to reduce emissions by at least 70-75 per cent by 2035, compared to 1990,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP30 Summit in Belém, Brazil

The Minister of Energy's speech at Nordic Electricy Markets Forum

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland held this speech during the opening of the Nordic Electricity Markets Forum in Oslo.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

The Prime Minister's message to the meeting of the GEAPP Leadership Council

'The global energy system is transforming - and so profoundly that we sometimes fail to recognise and grasp it. The reality is that the green transition is underway. - Twice as much was invested in clean energy as in fossil fuels globally last year,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video message

A Resilient World

Dear President Ramaphosa, dear colleagues. As my Irish colleague said, we were at COP30 in Belem two weeks ago. And although there are reasons to be very concerned about climate change, at least we can see that the Paris agreement is working.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Remarks at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on visit to Norway

'I appreciate that the Secretary General comes to Norway very early in his term, to get an overview of what the High North and the Arctic really means, for the Arctic itself, but also for the NATO security at large," said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement by Norway to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel’s obligations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

On 1 May 2025, Norway made the following statement in the advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice regarding Israel’s obligation in relation to the presence and activities of the UN, other international organisations and third

By Director General Kristian Jervell , State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 80th General Assembly

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 80th UN General Assembly, 25 September 2025

The ocean can help us solve global challenges

'The ocean economy is a powerful driver of global growth. It creates jobs and renewable energy, and ensures food security for millions worldwide. The ocean economy is actually expanding faster than the global economy,' wrote Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Article in a book on the G20 Johannesburg Summit published by the Global Governance Project

G20 Labour and employment Ministers meeting, plenary session

Plenary Session I: Inclusive Growth, Job Creation and Youth Empowerment

By State Secretary Kjetil Vevle

The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference with the President of the European Council, António Costa

'The fact that you are coming is, I think, an expression of our close partnership, which has historic roots, but also of how we now face some new challenges and opportunities for Europe, where we’ll cooperate very closely,' said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government Guest House in Oslo

Speech at the opening of the Ultima Festival 2025

*Sjekkes mot framføring Your Royal Highness, excellencies, dear Ultima, dear music-lovers! “Ultima is one of the standout contemporary music festivals in the world, a model for musical meetings across boundaries, and radical open-mindedness.” These

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery The opening concert of the Ultima Festival 2025, Oslo Domkirke

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

'Our trade is important. It has grown substantially. Norway is providing about 10 percent of Italy's gas. And we intend to remain a stable provider of energy to Italy,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

'I can hardly think of any bilateral partnership which is moving forward at the pace we do now - Canada and Norway,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Ottawa