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Minister Aukrust’s remarks at the World Social Summit
05/11/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust’s remarks at The second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar.
By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust
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Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 80th General Assembly
26/09/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsBy Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 80th UN General Assembly, 25 September 2025
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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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The Prime Minister's address at the meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
23/09/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'The international support for and recognition of the State of Palestine is gaining momentum. The majority is growing,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York
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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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Statement by the Prime Minister at the High-level meeting of the General Assembly on the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women
22/09/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We will continue to call on governments to close the gender pay gap, strengthen economic independence for women, and to defend rights under threat,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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The Norwegian way: Why Oslo talks with everyone and still believes in multilateralism
07/02/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway still champions the UN, international law—and dialogue with adversaries. Communicating with all actors is in Norway’s and the West’s interests, writes the country’s deputy foreign minister, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.
By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik First published in The European Council on Foreign Relations
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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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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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Remarks by the Prime Minister at the Interactive dialogue on a common digital future
23/09/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We must remember that all human rights fully apply in the digital space. Digital technologies should be designed to minimize the risk of violating rights and doing harm, in particularly to minors and children. They must be safe to use and meet the
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre United Nations General Assembly, New York
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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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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on UNRWA
09/03/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe situation in Gaza is desperate. UNRWA is the lifeline for Gazans, and crucial for Palestine refugees across the Middle East.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Situation in the Middle East
24/01/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Espen Barth Eide in the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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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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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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Norway's main statement at the United Nations’ General Assembly
24/09/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim held Norway's main statement at the United Nations' General Assembly, Saturday 23 September in New York.
By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim
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Opening Statement at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee
21/09/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Anniken Huitfeldt's opening statement at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Commitee in New York 20 September 2023.
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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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The United Nations’ General Assembly: The SDG Summit: The segment on Unity and Solidarity: Strengthening the multilateral system for enhanced support, cooperation, follow-up and review
19/09/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister- We must reduce risks. We must speed up investments in renewable energy. Norway will double its climate-related development funding by 2026 and support the transformation of food systems, said Prime Minister Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York
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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.