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Minister Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out
13/02/2026 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out, 28 January, Sentrum Scene.
By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust
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Address to the Storting on the security policy situation
12/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'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
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The Prime Minister’s introduction at the press conference during the visit of the President of Palestine
11/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'Ultimately, we have to work towards a structure where the people of Palestine are governed by Palestinians under the rule of law. That was the main point of our formal recognition; that the Palestinians have the right to be treated with the rights
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government Guest House in Oslo
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The Prime Minister's speech at Oslo Energy Forum
11/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterAs I see it, whatever theme we choose for the transitions we are in, energy is linked. Be it in technology, be it on climate, but be it also in how you maintain stability in domestic economies, Prime Minister Støre said at Oslo Energy Forum.
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The Prime Minister's speech when awarding Professor John Smol the Mohn Prize of Excellence in Arctic Research
05/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'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
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The Prime Minister's speech at the Arctic Frontiers conference
04/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We are the eyes and ears of NATO in the north. We work together with the US on this. It matters for US’ homeland security,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Tromsø
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The Prime Minister's opening address at Oslo Security Conference
02/02/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'The collective security is not a charity. It is made out of self-interest,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Security Conference
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The Prime Minister's speech at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
27/01/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We are living in a time when our Jewish community - and other minorities - in our country once again feel unsafe. When hate speech and conspiracy theories supplant knowledge and facts. When language oversimplifies and distorts. When authoritarian
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Akershus Quay
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Why the Arctic is important for allied security
26/01/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterWe must build on 20 years of co-operation in the North, and respect each other’s borders.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in the Financial Times
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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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Democracy as a Mission
08/01/2026 Speech/statement Ministry of FinanceLadies and Gentlemen, Excellencies, Dear Mr. President, Dear Frank-Walter, First of all: Congratulations! It is a great honor and a sincere pleasure to speak here today and to celebrate your 70th birthday. You and I, Frank-Walter, we are about the
By Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg Symposium on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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The Prime Minister's New Year Address 2026
01/01/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'While Norway is not immune to the risks emerging in a more insecure and unpredictable world, we have a high level of resilience: Norway is a safe country. With a robust economy. With a high degree of social equality. Equal opportunities for all
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Høyblokka
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Statement held by State Secretary Kravik at the establishment of the Claims Commission
16/12/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik's statement held at the event in The Hague.
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The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laurate Maria Corina Machado
11/12/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'I think this year's prize has a special significance by the very strong emphasis of the link between a democracy - and the way to freedom and peace. Not only between nations, but within a nation,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Governmental Guest House
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Speech by the Prime Minister at a seminar to mark the biography on Dr Tore Godal
06/12/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'As the health systems out there is out-of-pocket expenditure, so if the children are not sick, then the parents can work. Because if they are sick and you don't have a welfare state, they have to stay at home. So, this is a good cycle. Let us
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo
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Statement held by Minister Eide at the 32nd OSCE ministerial council meeting
04/12/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsAs delivered by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Meeting, Vienna, 4 December
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Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters
02/12/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsHeld 25 November 2025 to the Norwegian Parliament.
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Speech by the Prime Minister at the International Day of Solidarity for the Palestinian People
28/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'No one can help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Everyone can choose to listen and truly see others - to meet others at eye level - even when we have differing views and different experiences. Because this responsibility for one another is
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Cathedral
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Speech at the Autumn Conference 2025
25/11/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of EnergyMinister 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.
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Opening statement at the Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration
25/11/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsOpening statement by State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik at the Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration, held in Nairobi Kenya.