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One day, the war between Israel and Hamas will be over

One day, the war between Israel and Hamas will come to an end. And when that happens, Israelis and Palestinians will need to re-engage in the essential question of what could constitute a peaceful settlement between them. But with each passing day

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide published online on Al jazeera

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

Norway's engagement in the Middle East

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt's, speech at the University of Oslo on Norway's engagement in the Middle East.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Welcome remarks by the Prime Minister at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa

´I am pleased to announce that Norway is committed to investing approximately 50 million US dollars to support clean cooking. And we are ready to continue to champion this cause´, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Paris

Speech by the Prime Minister at the naming ceremony for "Höegh Borealis" in China

'Norway and China have made a joint statement where we agree to strengthen our cooperation on the green transition. This agreement invites you, the industry, to move forward based on common initiatives to do climate and environmentally friendly

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre China Merchants Heavy Industry, Haimen, Nantong, China

Remarks by Foreign Minister Eide at G20 meeting

Remarks by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at G20 meeting In Johannesburg, South Africa.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Norway's support to Equal Rights Coalition and efforts for LHBTI+ persons

State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær's greetings (by video) to the Global LGBTI Conference held in Argentina.

By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær 8 September

Statement at «Transforming Education Summit»

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's statement at  «Transforming Education Summit» at the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York (UNGA 77).

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim New York, 19 September

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Address to the Storting

Mr President, A century ago - at the beginning of 1922 - Fridtjof Nansen made his most well-known political observation. ‘Charity is realpolitik,’ he said. He was talking about the famine that was raging during the Russian civil war, and that

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Opening remarks: Launch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Minister Huitfeldt's opening remarks at the lunch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, held at Marmorhallen in Oslo.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

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

The Prime Minister's remarks at the panel discussion on “Rethinking Arctic Development” at the Arctic Frontiers conference

'There are eight coastal states around the Arctic. Now, one of those eight states are kept on the outside, for obvious reasons. How do we take that into account? We have done a lot of progress on how we involve indigenous groups, local groups, local

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

Statement at the High-Level International Conference on Palestine and the Two-State Solution

'The two-state solution is the only credible path to peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. An occupying power cannot have a veto over what happens in a territory it is unlawfully occupying. The Palestinian people have the right to

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre UNGA, New York

The Prime Minister's address at the meeting on Restoring Childhood and Humanity: Advancing Peace in Ukraine Through the Return of Ukrainian Children

'This is truly unacceptable. The situation for stolen children of Ukraine reminds us of the horrors of this war. So, the plight of the children is at the heart of any credible path to peace and it was a part of your formula, Mr. President (of

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York

Women, Peace and Security - Norway's strategic plan 2011-13

This new strategic plan on women, peace and security is intended to put us in a better position to enhance women’s influence and participation and strengthen the protection of women during armed conflicts. It provides a framework for ensuring that

The Role of Human Rights in Norwegian Foreign and Development Policy

The report does not attempt to provide a complete overview of human rights-related activities in the period concerned. It is based on the priorities set out in the Government's policy platform that are particularly relevant to human rights.

Monthly Report on the work of The Security Council work in July 2001

Norway increases support to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees

‘It gives hope that a first convoy of emergency aid has entered Gaza today. It is urgent to get food, water and medicine to civilians. The situation in Gaza is turning into a humanitarian catastrophe. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for

Annual Report on Norwegian Bilateral Development Cooperation 2006

Annual Report on Norwegian Bilateral Development Cooperation 2006 (PDF) (3MB)