Speech at Paris Peace Forum
(WorldNews Norway)

Prime Minister Erna Solberg held a speech about peace and reconciliation at Paris Peace Forum 11. november 2018. Check against delivery. Excellencies, distinguished guests, Today`s anniversary gives us a good opportunity to reflect on the importance of international peace and security. The Armistice of 11 November 1918 set in motion a comprehensive peace effort. However, this effort did not bring the peace and stability everyone had hoped for. On the contrary, failed attempts at reaching an inclusive peace agreement ended in tragedy two decades later. The end of World War One taught us a valuable lesson: Ending a war is always difficult. But achieving sustainable peace is even harder. Few...