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Combining forces against hunger – a policy to improve food self-sufficiency

Norway’s strategy for promoting food security in development policy

Statement in the Security Council meeting on Afghanistan

I would like to thank the Secretary-General, Special Representative Lyons and the Chair of the 1988 Committee for their introductions. A heartful thanks also to our CSO briefer Ms Mahbouba Seraj for her powerful and compelling statement.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement on the situation in the Middle East

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt in the open debate of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt New York, 19 January

Statement on Renewed OSCE European Security Dialogue

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement (digital) on behalf of Norway on the Renewed OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) European Security Dialogue.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson OSCE, 8 February

Statement on conflict and food security

Statement by the Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim in the open debate of the Security Council on conflict and food security.

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

Norway's main statement at the OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting

Check against delivery Madam Chairperson - Minister of Foreign Affairs Ann Linde. Dear Colleagues: Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Thorvald Stoltenberg often said: “I have been called a coward because I like compromises. I consider that a badge of

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Stockholm, 2 December

Address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Address to the Storting on the security policy situation

'First, effective security policy begins at home: we must start by ensuring that our own house is in order. This is why we are now making historic investments in our own defence and upgrading our defence capabilities', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Prime Minister’s address to the Storting on the war in Ukraine

Mr President, the war in Ukraine has sent shockwaves across the world and shaken us all.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Address at conference on climate change – feminist action for gender justice

Minister 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

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at a meeting with diplomats in Oslo 15 March.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 15 March

The Modern-Day Nuclear Threat and How to Respond

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at a Nobel Peace Center Conference in Oslo 8 June.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 8 June

The importance of safeguarding education before and during conflict and crisis

State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Breakfast seminar marking the 15th Anniversary of the European Wergeland Centre and the International Day of Education.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 24 January 2024

Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy

Humanitarian needs are increasing drastically. This is primarily due to a large number of armed conflicts. Presently, there are more than 110 ongoing armed conflicts globally, and the number of armed groups has sharply increased. The United Nations

State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Arctic Congress

To tackle the challenges we face, we need more cooperation in the Arctic, not less, was Maria Varteressian's key message in Bodø. She underlined Norway's efforts as chair to ensure that the Arctic Council remains the most important forum for

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian Bodø, 30 May 2024

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 Defence Minister's Speech at Oslo Military Society, 20 January 2025

By Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram

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

German-Norwegian Health Partnership

The German Federal Ministry of Health and the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services (hereinafter «The Sides») wish to enter a strategic partnership to enhance their close collaboration in the field of health, marked by a shared belief in

Norway to provide NOK 55 million for humanitarian efforts to combat hunger

The world is facing the worst global food crisis in modern history. According to the UN, 50 million people in 45 countries are on the brink of famine. This week, Norway is providing NOK 55 million for efforts to combat hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia,