Speeches and statements

Opening statement at Nobel Peace Center freedom of expression conference

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the Nobel Peace Center freedom of expression conference.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 2 September

Remarks by the Prime Minister at the Interactive dialogue on a common digital future

'We must remember that all human rights fully apply in the digital space. Digital technologies should be designed to minimize the risk of violating rights and doing harm, in particularly to minors and children. They must be safe to use and meet the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre United Nations General Assembly, New York

Statement to the Ministerial Council of the OSCE

Norway's statement to the 29th Ministerial Council of the OSCE. (The statement was held by Director Lars Ragnar Hansen on behalf of the Minister.)

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Łódź, Poland, 1 December

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

'I came back from Paris yesterday, after having witnessed the signing of the Narvik agreement between Norway and France. This is a continuation of what we call the hedging strategy of the Norwegian government in today's world's security environment,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The Prime Minister's speech at Tromsø City Mayor’s reception at Arctic Frontiers

'If anyone come up with the idea that there is land available beyond international law, they should be reminded that that is not the case. And we, the Arctic states, should be primed among those who say in a decent and peaceful way that this is how

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Tromsø

World Expression Forum 2026

Ladies and Gentlemen. Colleagues. Defenders of free speech. We meet at a moment when the principles we care about the most – openness, truth, and democratic participation – are under extraordinary pressure. Around the world, civic space is shrinking

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery World Expression Forum Lillehammer

G20 Labour and employment Ministers meeting, plenary session

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

By State Secretary Kjetil Vevle

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

Speech at the plenary of the 114th International Labour Conference 2026

Statement by Norway delivered by Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Kjersti Stenseng, Palais des Nations, Geneva, 5 June 2026.

By The Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Kjersti Stenseng

Russia has changed. So has our relationship as neighbours

At 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

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

Arendalsuka: Bridging a fragmented world – the view from Norway

Opening speech at the session “Global Outlook”.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Minister Aukrust’s remarks at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD)

The 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in the UN Headquarters in New York from 7 to 11 April 2025 focuses on ‘Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages’.

The Prime Minister's statement at the press meeting after the Nordic-India Summit

'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

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Roald Amundsen's North Pole Expedition

'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

The Prime Minister's introductory and concluding remarks at the Norway-India High-Level Business and Research Summit

'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

The Prime Minister's speech at the dinner in honour of the official visit of India’s Prime Minister Nerandra Modi

'Now, I can stand next to the Indian Prime Minister and I can say proudly: Here we stand, you and I, and together we represent one fifth of the world’s population!,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Akershus Castle

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

Remarks by Minister of International Development Aasmund Aukrust at the G20 Development Working Group Ministerial Meeting

Dear colleagues, It is an honor to be here, and for Norway to be a guest country under South Africa’s G20 presidency. Let me join others in thanking you for the great reception dinner yesterday, and for the amazing setting for this meeting. The

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust G20 Development Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Address to the Storting on the security policy situation

'Whereas in the past, the US was the leading proponent of rules-based international trade, tariffs are now being widely used. They are being introduced and used - against Allies as well - not only as trade measures, but also as a tool to elicit

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre