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Trump & Støre’s White House Meeting: A Strong US-Norway Alliance

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com April 24, 2025

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Trump Welcomes Norway’s PM Støre to teh White House Amidst Global Tensions

Washington D.C. – president Donald Trump hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House on Thursday, signaling continued close ties between the United States and Norway [[2]], [[3]]. The meeting, which also included Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg, addressed key issues such as security cooperation, the ongoing situation in Ukraine, and trade relations.

A Warm Welcome

President Trump greeted Prime Minister Støre with a heartfelt handshake, exchanging smiles and pleasantries before proceeding into the White House. Prior to their private discussions, the leaders held a brief press session.

Did You Know?

Jonas Gahr Støre is the tenth head of government to meet with President Trump since his second term began in January.

president Trump’s Remarks

President Trump expressed his admiration for both Prime minister Støre and Finance Minister Stoltenberg during the press briefing.

It is a great honor to have the highly respected, fantastic prime minister of the Kingdom of Norway with us here today. he has done a fantastic job and is really highly respected around the world.
President Donald Trump

Addressing Stoltenberg,Trump added:

It’s nice to meet my good friend,who did such a good job in NATO.You did a fantastic job, and thank you very much. I am very happy you are here and that we meet again in these circumstances.
President Donald Trump

Key Discussion Points

Prime Minister Støre’s agenda for the meeting included Norwegian-American security cooperation, the situation in Ukraine, customs and trade, and the importance of the alliance between Norway and the United States. He emphasized the significance of norway’s observations in the arctic region and its direct impact on U.S. security policy.

Pro Tip

The Arctic region is increasingly important for global security due to its melting ice caps, which open up new shipping routes and access to natural resources, but also create potential for conflict.

Allies and Friends

Responding to questions from NTB, President Trump affirmed the strong relationship between the two nations:

norway has always been an ally. They have always been someone we have been very close,very pleasant with,perhaps even more with me than with other people. Norway has been a friend.
President Donald Trump

U.S. Government Participants

Several key U.S. government officials were expected to attend the meeting, including Secretary of State marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Vice President JD Vance was unable to attend due to travel in Germany.

Looking Ahead

While the specific outcomes of the meeting remain to be seen, Prime Minister Støre extended an invitation to President Trump to visit Norway.

I love Norway, I want to ski. norway is lovely and has a beautiful people,
President Donald Trump

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main purpose of the meeting?

To discuss security cooperation, the situation in Ukraine, and trade relations between Norway and the United States.

Who attended the meeting?

President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg, and several U.S. government officials.

Did President Trump accept the invitation to visit Norway?

He expressed his love for Norway and interest in skiing there, but no official acceptance was confirmed.

April 24, 2025 0 comments

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NATO Secretary-General Urges Congress to Support Ukraine Amid Fears of Taiwan’s Future

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 30, 2024

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NATO Secretary-General’s visit to the United States worries about Ukraine today and Taiwan tomorrow

(AFP, Washington, 29th) US Secretary of State Blinken warned today that if the US Congress does not pass a new aid bill, Ukraine’s gains in the war with Russia in the past two years may be undone. NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg also expressed concern that “Today’s Ukraine may be Taiwan tomorrow.”

The purpose of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg’s visit to Washington is to persuade the U.S. Congress to provide reinforcements. Antony Blinken also warned that if Congress does not approve the so-called additional funding bill, Ukraine’s prospects may become increasingly grim.

“Simply put, without help, everything the Ukrainians have gained so far and everything we have helped them achieve will be in jeopardy,” Blinken told a joint news conference with Stoltenberg.

“Without additional funding, we will send a strong, wrong message to all our adversaries that we are not serious about defending freedom and defending democracy,” he said.

“This only reinforces the belief in (Russian President Vladimir Putin) that he can outlast Ukraine and us in some way,” he said.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the United States has provided Ukraine with tens of billions of dollars in aid. However, U.S. Republican congressmen increasingly do not support continued support for the Kiev authorities, believing that the Russia-Ukraine war has dragged on for too long and has no clear end.

U.S. President Biden previously asked Congress to approve another $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, but related negotiations have reached an impasse. Republican members of Congress, dissatisfied with record flows of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, are demanding major changes to immigration and border control policies in exchange for approving more funding for Ukraine.

Stoltenberg said he would meet with U.S. lawmakers tomorrow and make a case for supporting Ukraine “in line with our own security interests.”

“If President Putin wins, it will be tragic for Ukrainians and it will make the world a more dangerous place and make us all less safe,” Stoltenberg said.

“This will make other authoritarian leaders more emboldened, not just President Putin, but also North Korea, Iran and China, to use force,” he said.

With many Republicans focused on opposing China, Stoltenberg said: “Today it’s Ukraine, tomorrow it could be Taiwan.”

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2024-01-30 01:39:44

January 30, 2024 0 comments

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NATO Secretary General’s Tour of the Western Balkans: Accusations of Russian Interference and Tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com November 21, 2023

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Stoltenberg’s tour of the Western Balkans: NATO Secretary General accused Russia of malicious interference to destabilize the region

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg began his four-day visit to the Western Balkans region in Sarajevo, expressing concern about the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina – a separatist threat from Republika Srpska, allegedly under Kremlin influence, emerged several months ago.

From Sarajevo, Stoltenberg headed to Pristina, where he promised to help resolve tensions with Belgrade.

On Tuesday, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance is scheduled to meet in Belgrade with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

Stoltenberg’s tour ends on Wednesday in North Macedonia.

2023-11-20 21:19:18
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November 21, 2023 0 comments

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Ukraine’s Armed Forces Exceed Expectations in Successful Counteroffensive: NATO Secretary General

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com August 31, 2023

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are once again exceeding the expectations of allies, regaining control over more and more Russian-controlled territories in difficult conditions. In the course of the counteroffensive operations, the Ukrainian troops successfully repulsed the Russian forces, gradually pushed them out of his positions and managed to break through some of his fortified defense lines. This is how NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg assesses Ukraine’s counteroffensive in an interview with the American television channel CNN.

In this regard, Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s support from its partner and allied countries.

“The Ukrainians are gradually coming in, which means they are pushing back the Russians and can break through some of these well-fortified areas, partly thanks to the minefields,” the Norwegian recalled.

In the interview, Stoltenberg also draws attention to the heavy fighting on the fronts, but adds that on their difficult path to victory, the Ukrainians “are making progress that is gaining speed”.

He also disagreed with critical assessments by some Western militaries and experts about the ASU’s slow progress in the campaign and added that there was “constant dialogue” between NATO allies and with the Ukrainian side.

“We saw that the Ukrainians once again exceeded expectations. And we must remember that it all started last year with a full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine – then experts thought that Ukraine would last only a few days or weeks. But they liberated the north – Kiev, in the east – Kharkiv region, and in the south – Kherson. And now they are achieving even greater success,” assured Stoltenberg.

2023-08-31 08:41:51
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August 31, 2023 0 comments

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NATO chief revealed Putin’s secret plan! What a secret…

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com December 17, 2022

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The Russian leadership is preparing for a long war in Ukraine, so all NATO member states that support Kiev should continue supplying the Ukrainian military with weapons until Putin realizes that he is unable to win on the battlefield. This was stated by the secretary general of the North Atlantic Alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, to Agence France-Presse.

“We must not underestimate Russia, it is planning a long war,” said the NATO chief.

According to him, there are still no signs that Russian President Vladimir Putin has given up on his goal of gaining control of Ukraine.

“We see that they are mobilizing more forces, they are ready to make many sacrifices, they are trying to get more weapons and ammunition,” Stoltenberg added.

Against this background, he expressed his belief that Putin is ready to continue the war with new offensive operations.

NATO allies, led by the United States, have sent billions of dollars worth of weapons to Ukraine, and this has helped Kiev change its position in the fighting, notes Ukrinform.

“Most likely, this war will end up at the negotiating table, like most wars,” Stoltenberg said. At the same time, he stressed that any decision must guarantee “the superiority of Ukraine as a sovereign and independent state”. The fastest way to achieve this is to support Ukraine with arms “so that Putin understands that he cannot win on the battlefield and must sit down and negotiate in good faith.”

December 17, 2022 0 comments