From 🇮🇸 Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson 👇

A warm farewell for Amb. Bergdís Ellertsdóttir with friends of the Arctic, spearheaded by our Consul in Alaska Rachel Kallander of Arctic Encounter. Honored that Sen. Sen. Lisa Murkowski & Rep. Mary Peltola could join, with Kenneth Høegh, Jovita Neliupšienė & Amb. Lopes of PortugalintheUS & others.

One of the first people I met in DC way back when in 2021 at the start of my tour as Iceland in US 🇮🇸 DCM was Ambassador Kristjan Prikk of Estonian Embassy US. Happy to have a chance tonight to say goodbye at an event Norwegian Embassy in Washington.

We say goodbye to 🇮🇸 Ambassador Bergdís Ellertsdóttir who departs after five years in the role of Iceland’s top representative in 🇺🇸. 🙌🙏

Happy Reykjavík Pride! 💜💙💚💛❤️ Iceland firmly believes that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Let‘s celebrate #diversity and promote #equality4all

Northern Viking 2024 has started. The bilateral 🇺🇸🇮🇸 defence exercise involves troops, ships and aircraft from the US and several NATO allies with participation of Icelandic agencies, underlining the steadfast commitment to the defence of Iceland and allies' shared security.

Taste of Iceland is coming to New York next week. Enjoy the best of Icelandic cuisine, beverages, music, literature, comedy, design, nature & wellness during Iceland's premier cultural festival 🇮🇸🇺🇸🍎🧑‍🍳🍹🎵📚🎨 See more info 👇 inspiredbyiceland.com/culture/taste-…

We are delighted to welcome Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir, Iceland's Ambassador appointee to the United States 🇮🇸🇺🇸 .

A successful Northern Viking has come to an end. We thank our friends from the 🇺🇸🇩🇰🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇳🇴🇵🇱🇵🇹 for their tireless efforts over the past week, exercising 🇮🇸 and N-Atlantic defence and strengthening deterrence. Their contribution is vital to ensure the security of NATO allies.

The Nordic embassies in cooperation with Library of Congress invite you to "A Celebration of Nordic Writers" where 5 Nordic authors (including 🇮🇸 Hildur Knútsdóttir) will talk about their work on Thursday, September 26, at Library of Congress. Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3MCkbBN

It was a great honour to welcome Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell Kurt Campbell to Iceland today for an engaging and highly productive conversation. As one of our closest allies and largest trading partners, the US plays a critical role in our shared security and prosperity, underscored by our

Svanhildur Holm Valsdottir presented her Letter of Credence to President Biden President Biden The White House this week and is now officially Iceland's Ambassador to the US 🇺🇸🇮🇸 🔗bit.ly/47ATCqz 📷Photo credit: The White House

Sigur Rós 🇮🇸🎶 is currently touring the US with the Wordless Music Orchestra and will be playing in the nation's capital 🇺🇸 this evening The Anthem Sigur Rós Get your tickets here: theanthemdc.com/event/sigur-ro…

Congratulations to Mike Sfraga on his confirmation as the first US Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs. We look forward to the continued strong cooperation on arctic issues between Iceland and the United States 🇺🇸🇮🇸