By Plenary Sessions: Marek Reinaas

The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and challenging, centered on demanding concrete solutions. Irony and sharp observations are employed, for instance, the reference to complaining as a competitive sport. The speaker also begins with a personal reference to a colleague's past athletic achievement before transitioning to an analytical policy question.

The style is courteous and respectful, beginning with the acknowledgment of the Foreign Minister's presentation ("Honorable Foreign Minister, thank you!"). The speech is formal and focuses on a logical framing of the issue, moving from general security matters to a specific economic question.