Speeches and statements

Remembrance Day in London, 10 November 2014

Speech by State Secretary Øystein Bø at Remembrance Day in London, 10 November 2014.

Norway, EU and Democracy

'Thank you for inviting me to speak at this conference. The theme you have chosen is highly topical and close to my political and European heart. A united Europe based on peace, democracy, freedom, solidarity and respect for basic human rights',

Opening of Expert Meeting on Good Parenting

Good morning and a warm welcome to all of you! You are all important resources and experts in your field, and I am very glad that you could find the time to be here with us today. Good parenting is a subject of great importance and priority to this

Norwegian participation in Be He@lthy Be Mobile

NCD, Non-communicable diseases, have become a global challenge. Norway has adopted an NCD Action Plan that integrates both preventive as well as curative measures. We are in the process of establishing national targets in order to reach the global

By Minister of Health and Care services Bent Høie

Human rights in the new development goals

'Human rights and good governance are so much more than items on an agenda. They are the pillars of human dignity, security and prosperity - and the foundations upon which meaningful lives and successful societies rest', said Minister of Foreign

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Milan

Foreign Minister Børge Brende's speech at the first plenary session 'Promoting Financial and Economic Cooperation through Enhanced Europe-Asia Connectivity' at the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Milan 16 October 2014.

Press Conference Remarks

'This conference is important because countries pledged important financial resources to reconstruct Gaza according to the National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan of the Government of Palestine', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Introductory Remarks at the Cairo Conference on Palestine

'Some six weeks have passed since the 51 days of fighting ended, but the wounds are far from healed. Ahead of the AHLC donor meeting in New York, I visited Gaza in early September to survey the fallout on the ground. The scenes of massive

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 159th session of the Storting

The Storting, October 2 2014

Opening Statement on the Oslo Plenary of the Missile Technology Control Regime

- Norway is prepared to work focussed and devoted, and continue to cooperate closely with all MTCR Partners in the year ahead - as well as further promote missile non-proliferation and global security through dialogue with non-members, said State

Enhancing International Cooperation, Solidarity, Local Capacities and Humanitarian Action for Refugees in Africa

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Statement at Global Citizens Festival

Check against delivery Thank you all – your engagement is making a difference. I am here to declare that Norway wants to work with you to help save millions of precious lives. By ensuring children get the necessary vaccines we will be able to

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Human Rights Up Front: Preventing Human Rights Crises Worldwide

'A worsening human rights situation is often a telling sign of an impending crisis. We must learn to respond to these signs', Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said in his opening intervention at the Trygve Lie Symposium 2014 in New York 26

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

United Nations General Assembly Sixty-ninth Session

Check against delivery President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, The leaders who gathered at the UN Climate Summit have taken important steps to mobilise action and ambition on climate change. Now we need to make sure that the positive results

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

To end poverty we need peace

Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at Columbia University in New York 25 September 2014.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Community of Democracies

Speech by Minister Vidar Helgesen (at the margins of the UN General Assembly) in New York on 25 September 2014.

By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen

MDG Advocacy Group Meeting

Check against delivery Secretary-General, Your Highness, Excellencies, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like begin by expressing my gratitude to all those who have contributed to the global leaders report on MDG efforts, which is being

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

2nd EU-Norway Energy Conference

Tord Lien- Brussels 25 September 2014 : Norway is an important partner for the EU when it comes to security of supply. This is reflected in today’s agenda where we highlight energy security in both gas and power markets.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien

Global Education First Initiative

Check against delivery Secretary-General, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen It is a great pleasure and privilege to address you today. On behalf of the Government of Norway, I pledge to double our financial support for good-quality education over

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

UN Security Council Summit on Foreign Terrorist Fighters

Check against delivery Thank you, Mr President/Secretary Kerry/Ambassador Power. The unprecedented brutality of ISIL and its territorial ambitions pose a threat to all around this table. We must work together to eradicate the roots that allow such

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg