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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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Norway's engagement in the Middle East
06/05/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt's, speech at the University of Oslo on Norway's engagement in the Middle East.
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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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How can Europe and Norway cooperate to scale up the CCS market?
23/06/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of EnergyMinister of Petroleum and Energy held this keynote speech at the Northern Lights Summit in Brussels on 23th June 2022.
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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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The Prime Minister's contribution to the publication: “G20@20 Review Leaders’ Compilation”
24/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterFor 20 years, the G20 has been a cornerstone in global governance. When G20 leaders have been able to build common ground and commit themselves to joint approaches, the G20 has made a difference in global response to the world’s many challenges. At
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G20 Summit in Johannesburg: Inclusive and sustainable economic growth
22/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterDear President Ramaphosa, dear colleagues, it has been a privilege for Norway to be an invited country during South Africa’s G20 presidency.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The speech was held by State secretary Halvard Ingebrigtsen
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A Resilient World
23/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterDear President Ramaphosa, dear colleagues. As my Irish colleague said, we were at COP30 in Belem two weeks ago. And although there are reasons to be very concerned about climate change, at least we can see that the Paris agreement is working.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Remarks at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg
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Human Rights 75 Pledges - Pledging event on 11 December 2023
11/12/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister«Norway will promote policies and public statements demonstrating the positive and legitimate role of human rights defenders. - In their promotion of human rights, gender equality, democracy, the rule of law, peace and security, and sustainable
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video statement
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Safeguarding global energy security on the way to net zero
19/05/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of EnergyMinister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Energy Connected conference hosted by Energy Valley at Fornebu on 19th May 2022.
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The ocean can help us solve global challenges
24/11/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'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
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Prime Minister’s statement at the press conference on Sweden’s and Finland’s applications for NATO membership
19/05/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterWelcome everyone. This is a historic day for Sweden and Finland, and for the Nordic region and Norway as well. It has now been confirmed that both Sweden and Finland have decided to apply for membership of NATO.
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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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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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Statement at the Ministerial Conference Uniting for Global Food Security
24/06/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim’s statement at the Ministerial Conference Uniting for Global Food Security.
By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Berlin, 24 June
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Financing change: Norway’s experience in sharing wealth
25/07/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of FinanceTaxing the riches of nature: sharing in the prosperity from national resources
By Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum At a business event 24 July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, prior to G20 Finance Ministers meeting
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State Secretary Maria Varteressian's speech for EU ambassadors about the EEA
22/07/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsSpeech Delivered to EU Ambassadors at the Belgian Residence, Celebrating Belgium’s EU Presidency.
By State Secretary Maria Varteressian 14 May 2024
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State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Arctic Congress
30/05/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsTo 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
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Dialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF partners
15/05/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Agriculture and FoodDialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF partners at the UNFF19 (United Nations Forum on Forests).
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State Secretary Kravik’s speech commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
22/08/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsSpeech held by State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravikat at Oslo City Hall on the occasion of the International Day of Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.