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Ambassador Brattested's remarks to the Security Council: The Situation in the Middle East
25/10/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Ambassador Merete Fjeld Brattested in the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, 24 October 2023.
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Statement in the Security Council meeting on Afghanistan
26/01/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterI 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.
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Statement on the situation in the Middle East
19/01/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement 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
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Statement on conflict and food security
19/05/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement 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
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Statement at the Forest and Land-use Event
02/11/2021 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterYour Royal Highness, Presidents and Prime Ministers, ladies and gentlemen, there is progress being made here at COP 26.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP26, Glasgow, Scotland
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Statement at the Ocean Panel meeting in Glasgow
02/11/2021 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterWe are members of the Ocean Panel because we agree that the oceans are essential to human survival and to solving some of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced. Not least, climate change.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP26
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Pledge at Vienna conference on the safety of journalists
07/11/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway's pledge by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the high-level multistakeholder conference in Vienna to mark the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of action on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Vienna, 4 November
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide's statement to the Security Council: The Situation in the Middle East
28/09/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, 27 September 2024.
By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Security Council, New York, US, 27 September 2024
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Speech at a reception in Juba
04/04/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsSpeech at a reception for NGOs and co-partners in Juba, South Sudan, by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.
By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Juba, 4 April
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Statement at «Transforming Education Summit»
19/09/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister 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
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Statement at the High-Level International Conference on Palestine and the Two-State Solution
22/09/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'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
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The Prime Minister's address at the meeting on Restoring Childhood and Humanity: Advancing Peace in Ukraine Through the Return of Ukrainian Children
24/09/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'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
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National statement at the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
18/05/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityPresident, excellencies and distinguished delegates, We are here today to accelerate disaster risk reduction efforts and build resilient societies. This calls for united efforts and strengthened partnerships. The Political Declaration is important
By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Held on May 18 2023
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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.
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UN: Statement on the Middle Eastern Peace Process
03/11/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Permanent Representative Ambassador Merete Fjeld Brattested, at the Emergency Special Session on the Middle Eastern Peace Process.
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Statement at the Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women
23/03/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær’s statement at Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women: “Mobilizing financing for gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Policies and strategies to end women's and
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Afghanistan in the Security Council
20/12/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt, in the Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, 20 December 2022.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt New York, 20 December
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The United Nations’ General Assembly: High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development
20/09/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister- Tax revenues are the cornerstone of long-term social progress. Collected and spent sustainably they are an investment for generations to come, said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York
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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the 79th UN General Assembly
28/09/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsBy Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 79th UN General Assembly, 28 September 2024
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Norway's statement at the United Nations General Assembly
22/09/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterPresident, Secretary General, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen. We live in challenging times. As a global community we face dire consequences from war, climate change, the pandemic, food insecurity and inequality.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York, USA