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The importance of Gender Equality for Social and Economic Development
01/03/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Gender Matters.
By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Bogota, 1 March
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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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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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Minister Eide’s remarks at U.S. Independence Day Celebration
19/06/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsRemarks by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, at the United States of America’s 248th anniversary of independence.
By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide U.S. Residence, Oslo, Norway. 18 June 2024
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Minister Eide’s remarks at the launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy
24/05/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs(as delivered) High Commissioner, dear Filippo, dear Anne Beathe, dear humanitarian friends. It's fantastic to be here. Anne Beathe said it all, basically, but I would also like to underline a few points that matter a lot in this context from my
By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide May 15 at Oslo Concert Hall
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s address when the European Council marked the 30th anniversary of the EEA Agreement
26/03/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister"On behalf of Norway - now, what is confronting us, in terms of attack on a European country, an attack on our integrity and our values, we stand firmly with Europe. And we are ready to contribute in every respect to make Europe stronger to confront
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Bruxelles, 22 March 2024.
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The Prime Minister’s address (via video) at the signing ceremony of the free trade agreement between EFTA and India
10/03/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'It took time to reach this agreement. Because it goes further than most such agreements in its inclusion of commitments to sustainability, equality and labour rights. And, it opens doors not just to trade, but also to investments', said Prime
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Statement from Minister Eide on UNRWA
17/06/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from Foreign Minister Espen Barthe Eide at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.
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Address at conference on climate change – feminist action for gender justice
25/03/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Climate change - feminist action for gender justice, hosted by Forum for Women and Development (Fokus) and UN Women.
By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Oslo, 25 March
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Closing speech at the Global Disability Summit
17/02/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's closing speech at Global Disability Summit hosted by Norway, Ghana and the International Disability Alliance.
By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Oslo, 17 February
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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Roald Amundsen's North Pole Expedition
12/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'The North Pole, once symbolizing the edge of human exploration, is now a barometer for the health of our climate and environment. Or the canary in the mine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Fram Museum, Oslo
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The Prime Minister's introductory and concluding remarks at the Norway-India High-Level Business and Research Summit
18/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'By working together in research, higher education, sharing technological advantages, some competition in between, we can really move forward. Business and research can go hand in hand', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Rådhus
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Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg's intervention at the G20 Global Economy session
17/07/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of FinanceAs presented (transcribed from audio recording) Thank you so much Mr Chair. Thank you for hosting all of us in this beautiful place. I always feel very much at home in South Africa. One of the reasons is that we built a very strong bond between
By Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg (Durban, South Africa)
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Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on the announced US tariffs
18/01/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'I would like to stress that there is broad consensus among NATO’s 32 member countries - including the US - on the need to enhance security in the Arctic, including in Greenland,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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The Prime Minister's speech at the Kavli Prize ceremony
01/09/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'Let me add: True science depends not only on curiosity. It depends on freedom. Freedom to ask difficult questions. To challenge established ideas. To discuss, disagree - and to be proven right or wrong. Academic freedom,' said Prime Minister Jonas
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Concert Hall
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The Prime Minister's statement at the press meeting after the Nordic-India Summit
19/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'I think this meeting is a manifestation of what a more unpredictable world really needs: More cooperation and collaboration between democracies,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo rådhus
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The Prime Minister's speech at the funeral of King Harald V
09/09/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We are filled with a deep sense of gratitude: For 35 years with King Harald as Norway’s King. And above all, for the way he was our King. He struck a balance between being stately and being down-to-earth,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Cathedral
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The Prime Minister’s address at the High-level virtual session on Clean Cooking
09/07/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'So, we are on the right path, but three things must happen now: Firstly, clean cooking must become a core pillar of national energy planning - with binding targets, timelines, and budget lines,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Nairobi
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The Prime Minister's speech at the annual meeting in Copenhagen for all Danish Heads of Mission (Foreign Service)
20/08/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to the annual meeting in Copenhagen of all Danish Heads of Mission (ambassadors and consul generals). His speech starts in Norwegian, but most of it is in English, and deals with Nordic cooperation, Arctic,
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Copenhagen
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Russia has changed. So has our relationship as neighbours
13/05/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterAt the same time, our Russia policy must be based on recognition of the fact that Russia is likely to pose a threat to our security and that of our Allies for a long time to come. The current threat landscape is complex, and we are more vigilant.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Aftenposten