Speeches and statements

Statement at High North Dialogue

- It is of global importance that the Arctic also remains a region of peaceful cooperation, respect for international law and sustainable management of resources, said State Secretary Bård Glad Pedersen in his statement at the conference High North

Latvia-Norway Business Forum

Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the opening of the "Latvia-Norway Business Forum" in Oslo 18 March 2015.

By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen , Former Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen

Improving Dementia Awareness

Thank you, Ms. Chairman, for the opportunity to speak on this important subject

By State Secretary Lisbeth Normann

Destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq and Syria – measures to halt the illicit trafficking of cultural objects

The current wave of looting and smuggling of antiquities and historical material in the region in and around Iraq and Syria is very serious. We urge Norwegian experts, collectors and business enterprises such as art dealers, antiques dealers and

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende , Former Minister of Culture Thorhild Widvey

The Arctic – The Canary in the Mine: Global implications of Arctic climate change

- We have to commit to effective action to control climate change. The place where we can make decisive strides to that effect is Paris, at the UN Climate Conference in December, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr.  Børge Brende in his statement

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Norway's relation with the EU

State Secretary Ingvild Næss Stub's speech at a meeting with the European Parliament in Oslo on 16 March 2015.

Statement at Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

'If we can manage to implement even just a portion of what we have already agreed on, we should have achieved remarkable improvement in DRR when we meet again for the Fourth UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in 2030', said State

Economist Arctic Summit Oslo 2015

'The challenges and the opportunities in the High North ensure that we focus on the Arctic, and the solutions we have found in the region can provide inspiration in the quest for solutions elsewhere. The attractions of the High North are to be found

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Women and men – a joint venture into an equal future

State Secretary Hans Brattskar's remarks at the Nordic Council of Minister event during the UN CSW in New York on 11 March 2015.

Empowering Roma Women

State Secretary Ingvild Næss Stub's speech at a seminar in Sofia, Bulgaria on 9 March 2015.

Protection in practice for women human rights defenders and their work

Norway’s State Secretary Hans Brattskar at the CSW side event 'Protection in practice for women human rights defenders' in New York 9 March 2015.

Foreign policy address  5 March 2015

'I will focus this address on five main thematic areas: 1) security, 2) our fundamental values, 3) economic interests, 4) peace, development and humanitarian policy, and 5) the fight against climate change', Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Common efforts to eradicate poverty: What the Sustainable Development Goals mean

Foreign Minister Børge Brende's speech at a meeting in Oslo 4 March 2015 - "From vision to transformation - The next steps towards sustainable development".

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Riga NGO Forum

State Secretary Ingvild Næss Stub's speech at the Riga NGO Forum on 3 March 2015.

Statement at the UN Human Rights Council

'Faced with violence and extremism, we must stand by the values that extremists are seeking to destroy: diversity, openness and participation. We must uphold the fundamental right to freedom of expression and freedom of religion', said State

Norwegian–German Energy Partnership: for a strong and competitive Europe

'Our two countries enjoy close relations on a broad range of topics, included energy. More often than not, we see eye to eye on international issues and have a shared approach to major challenges', said Minister of EEA and EU affairs Vidar Helgesen

By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen , Former Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen

Speech by Øystein Bø at the State Visit to Australia

Keynot speech by deputy Minister of Defence of Norway Øystein Bø at a seminar February 23rd 2015 by Innovation Norway in Australia, in cooperation with the Defence and Security Industries Association of Norway and the Australian Industry Group

Speech at  Australia National Maritime Museum

'We want healthy oceans for the sake of future generations, and we are strongly committed to conserving the unique Antarctic environment. I look forward to working with Australia on these crucial matters in the years ahead', said Minister of Foreign

Why a country outside the EU thinks an EU member state should not leave

' When we make choices about the future of Europe, it is worth considering what political forces will see themselves served by a weaker Europe and a weaker EU. British leadership is needed to help Europe counter such forces and emerge stronger, more

By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen , Former Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen

Annual address to Oslo Militære Samfund, 9 February 2015: "Strengthening and renewing our Armed Forces for the future – hard choices and dilemmas"

Annual address to Oslo Militære Samfund, 9 February 2015, from Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide. "Strengthening and renewing our Armed Forces for the future - hard choices and dilemmas". Original title in Norwegian: «Et forsterket og fornyet

By Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide