Foreign Minister Støre addresses UN anti-racism conference

In his speech during the United Nations Durban Review Conference in Geneva 20 -24 April, the minister dealt with the controversial stands taken by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, which had led several of the participants to walk out. Minister Støre emphasized that Norway will not surrender the floor of the United Nations to the extremists. It is Norway’s position th

Foreign Policy Address

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre, gave an account of the Foreign Policy to the Storting on 10th February 2009. The speech covers all aspects on Norwegian Foreign Policy, emphasizing Norway’s focus on the Middle East, the recent occurrences Gaza and Norway’s continuous support for UNRWA. The address is translated to French and Arabic and can be read here.

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The 17th of May is the Norwegian Constitution Day, marking the independence of the Royal Kingdom of Norway since 1814. This day is a national holiday, celebrated by Norwegians in Norway as well as abroad.

“I congratulate Barack Obama on his inauguration as President of the United States of America. The world needs his leadership in dealing with great common challenges such as the global financial crisis, climate change and poverty. I look forward to cooperating closely with President Obama and his administration on these important issues,” says Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway."

Foreign Minister Støre addresses UN anti-racism conference

Foreign Policy Address

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Prime Minister Stoltenberg congratulates President Obama

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beirut