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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

Nordic countries and India agree to strengthen cooperation

Leaders of the Nordic countries and Indian Prime Minister Modi met in Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit. At the Summit, the leaders agreed to strengthen their cooperation.

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

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

Norway and India to strengthen cooperation

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting in Oslo to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between Norway and India in the areas of trade, the green transition, technology and international security.

Where and how can Norway make a difference? Concentration for greater impact

Join an engaging dialogue seminar at NMBU, Ås, on 19 May, where Norwegian development policy is put under the spotlight. In a time of global crises and growing pressure on resources, we ask a critical question: how can Norway concentrate its aid

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 statement at the press conference after meeting with India’s Prime Minister Nerandra Modi

'We have to stand up against those who weaponize diplomacy, who weaponize trade, and who weaponize technology. At a time of rising protectionism and more tense geopolitical dynamics, it is more important than ever to stand together for a rule-based

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

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

The Prime Minister´s dinner speech at the One Ocean Summit’s dinner

´Our governance should always be knowledge-based, science-founded. There will be no green shift, there will be no Paris goals reached, there will be no zero-emission society, if we do not focus on knowledge and science, said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Bergen

The Prime Minister’s address (via video) at the signing ceremony of the free trade agreement between EFTA and India

'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

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Prime Minister’s address to the Storting on Ukraine

Mr President, Two months after Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, it is becoming clear what a watershed moment this war represents.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Speech by the Prime Minister at the International Day of Solidarity for the Palestinian People

'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

Opening statement by Minister Eide at meeting on implementing the Two-State solution

Opening statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Espen Barth Eide at meeting on 'Efforts to Implement the Two-State solution, including the question of recognition', Brussels, 26 May 2024.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The ocean can help us solve global challenges

'The ocean economy is a powerful driver of global growth. It creates jobs and renewable energy, and ensures food security for millions worldwide. The ocean economy is actually expanding faster than the global economy,' wrote Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Article in a book on the G20 Johannesburg Summit published by the Global Governance Project

Minister Eide’s opening remarks at international partner meeting on Palestine

‘Our message to our Palestinian friends and partners today should be our joint commitment to the survival and strengthening of the Palestinian institutions in the whole of Palestine. In words but also in deeds’, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Brussels, 26 May 2024

Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on the announced US tariffs

'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.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laurate Maria Corina Machado

'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

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 Prime Minister's introductory remarks at the press conference to present the Long-term Defence Plan

'Let there be no doubt. Norway’s national defence will now be strengthened, and the new plan heralds major changes and improvements', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre KV Bjørnøya