The United States Continues To Recognize Interim President Guaidó and the Last Democratically Elected National Assembly in Venezuela PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 5, 2021 On December 6, 2020, the illegitimate Maduro regime staged fraudulent legislative elections in Venezuela. Sixty countries around the world either came together to issue joint statements, including those released by the …
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 6 January, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, Human Rights, Policy, Political Affairs | Tags: Democracy, Michael R. Pompeo, Venezuela
Carla Sands, US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark A translated version of this appeared in Berlingske on November 30, 2020 NATO is the greatest collective security organization in the history of the world. For the last seven decades, NATO has kept the peace to defend our people and our way of life. One reason our transatlantic …
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Defense, Embassy, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: defense spending, NATO, security
November 12 marked a milestone in relations between the United States and the Faroe Islands. The United States, represented by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European & Eurasian Affairs Michael J. Murphy, and the Faroe Islands, represented by the Faroese Minister for Foreign Affairs, Education and Culture Jenis av Rana, signed a Partnership Declaration. …
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Environment, Events, Exclude, Faroe Islands, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: partnership
For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Copenhagen October 28, 2020 Statement on Improved Cooperation in Greenland The United States has a long history of close cooperation with the Danish and Greenlandic governments based on our deep economic ties, strong defense partnership, and shared respect for democratic values, human rights, and the rule of …
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: Defense, Economic Affairs, Education, Environment, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Key Documents, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland
On October 1, Ambassador Sands participated in a dinner at Sølyst arranged by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Denmark . The purpose of the dinner was to award the prize for this year’s “Foreign Company of the Year Award.” IBM Denmark received the prestigious honor this year in recognition of their continued efforts on developing and innovating their business in Denmark. The jury emphasized …
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Business, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors
Excellencies, Ministers, distinguished colleagues, and friends – welcome. Thank you for joining me on this beautiful afternoon to celebrate American independence and the birth of our great democracy, which turns 244 years old this year. This occasion gives us the opportunity to honor the strong and historic alliance between the United States and the Kingdom …
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Defense, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, Exclude, Faroe Islands, Former U.S. Ambassadors, History, Human Rights, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland
In July, Ambassador Sands and a small delegation from U.S. Embassy Denmark visited the Faroe Islands. In the Embassy’s constant efforts to strengthen and deepen relations with all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ambassador Sands and the delegation met with people from across Faroese government and society. The U.S. and the Faroe Islands have …
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By U.S. Mission Denmark | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Business, Exclude, Faroe Islands, Former U.S. Ambassadors
The U.S. Ambassador, Rufus Gifford, participated in a debate concerning the election and the American Presidential System Hundreds of students gathered around one of the main stages as the debate on the American Election was about to begin. First up on the agenda was a small introduction to the election and the American political system …
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By Jacob Langebæk Gaarmann | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Embassy, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Political Affairs, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: U.S. Election, UFM16, Youth Folkemøde
The U.S. Embassy organized a workshop on counter-radicalization for approximately 90 young Danish pupils in the age of 15-20 at the Youth Folkemøde. The intention of the workshop was to open a dialogue on violent extremism and radicalization with the participants and discuss what initiatives can be taken to prevent these unfortunately very relevant and …
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By Nazqa | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Human Rights, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: CVE, Workshop, Youth Folkemøde
Gender Equality Panel Discussion at the Youth Folkemøde The embassy had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion about gender equality. The U.S government is a strong supporter of empowering women’s rights in the political, economic and social realms of their countries. The panel was moderated by Deputy Chief of Mission Laura Lochman and the panelists included Ambassador Rufus Gifford , Natasha Joof …
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By Jóhanna Ellendersen Brogård | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Embassy, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Human Rights, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: GenderEquality, UFM16, YouthFolkemøde
In September, the U.S. Embassy in Denmark took part in a celebration of democracy along with thousands of Danish Students. The sun was shining bright over Søndermarken, Copenhagen. It was the early hours of the first ever Youth Folkemøde , also called UFM16, in Denmark. Thursday the 8th of September marked the first day of this very …
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By Jacob Langebæk Gaarmann | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Embassy, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, U.S. & Denmark | Tags: UFM16, Youth Folkemøde
At what is by now a tradition, the Copenhagen TV Festival officially opened with a garden party at Rydhave last night. This is by far one of the most hyggelige and relaxed events of the year. But this event is much more than a nice relaxed picnic and outdoor screening. It’s a celebration of (good) …
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By Philip Holten | 18 August, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Culture, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors
In the last week of July, Ambassador Gifford, Dr. Stephen DeVincent, and embassy staff went to the Faroe Islands. The visit had many aspects including strengthening business ties, being the unique nature and ecosystem that exists in the Faroe Islands. But the two biggest items on the agenda were 1)participating in the Faroese Pride Celebrations …
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By Philip Holten | 29 July, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Business, Economic Affairs, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Human Rights
2016 Independence Day We celebrated the 2016 Independence Day by inviting our friends and contacts to the Ambassador’s residence, Rydhave. The event is a great way to say thank you to our many Danish partners for all the valuable work they do with us. It’s also a great venue to catch up with a contact you maybe …
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By Anne Ipsen | 6 July, 2016 | Topics: Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors
Secretary John Kerry visited Denmark & Greenland U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Denmark and Greenland on June 16 and 17. During the very busy two-day schedule Secretary Kerry met with HM the Queen, Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen, GAME, Greenland Prime Minister Kim Kielsen, and many many more. The visit focused on some …
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By Anne Ipsen | 6 July, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Denmark, U.S. & Greenland | Tags: Greenland, John Kerry
![The 2016 Independence Day party at Rydhave [State Department photo/ Public Domain].](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/95/2016/07/13517482_10154591027624026_8113433370372569975_o-e1467809994367-600x450.jpg "The 2016 Independence Day party at Rydhave [State Department photo/ Public Domain].")
