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I met with Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. The Crown Prince began his first visit to Ukraine by visiting a rehabilitation center in Irpin. I am grateful for this meaningful gesture of attention and support for our people. During the meeting, we discussed strengthening energy

For documentary fans – don't miss the chance to see "Facing War" on Saturday, June 14, as part of DC/DOX Festival! It follows Jens Stoltenberg's final year as Secretary General of NATO, amidst rising tensions from Russia's war in Ukraine. dcdoxfest.com/schedule/

I welcome the EU’s decision today to lift economic sanctions on #Syria - a move Norway has long supported. Norway aligns itself with this move. We must allow the government of President Al Sharaa and the Syrian people the opportunity to rebuild and unite Syria.

Today, Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt had a great conversation with Steve Daines on 🇳🇴 and 🇺🇸 shared security interests, our strong bilateral bonds, and support for Ukraine. Senator Daines’ great-great-grandmother came from Norway, and he grew up with Norwegian traditions!

I am deeply saddened by the killing of two Israeli embassy staff outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. My thoughts are with the victims’ families, with the Jewish community in the US, and with colleagues at Israel Foreign Ministry.

Today, Mark Rutte Mark Rutte is visiting Norway 🇳🇴 He will meet Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and the Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik Tap to learn more about Norway, one of NATO's founding members ↓

It was a pleasure for Anniken Huitfeldt to meet with Rep. Jason Crow yesterday! Great talk about bilateral 🇺🇸-🇳🇴 relations, defense cooperation, and support for Ukraine.

Great visit to #Norway & a particular pleasure to be in the High North to see some of 🇳🇴’s impressive capabilities in action. Thank you, Jonas Gahr Støre for the warm welcome. We discussed priorities for the upcoming #NATOsummit & Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine

Shocked and deeply saddened by the murder of two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum last night. I condemn this targeted attack against the Jewish community. My heart is with the families and loved ones of the victims. May their memories be a blessing.

The Chair of the Norwegian Stortinget Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense, Ine Eriksen Søreide, met Rep. Betty McCollum in St. Paul, MN this morning. Interesting discussions on NATO, the Arctic and Norwegian-American relations. Thank you!

On Friday, Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt attended the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Friday Evening Parade at the Marine Corps Barracks as a guest of honor. The host was Lieutenant General Bradford J. Gering, Deputy Commandant for Aviation. Our thanks for a wonderful event!

Ine Eriksen Søreide, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense in the Norwegian Stortinget, visited Minnesota and Iowa this Memorial Day weekend. Her visit incl giving the commencement address to Luther College’s class of 2025

Today, I attended the IHRA Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Israel. Antisemitism is unacceptable and a profound threat to democratic values. It must be addressed with resolve. We had important discussions on how to strengthen our response to hatred and intolerance.

Historic US-Norway military first: During the Jotun Strike exercise, Norwegian forces took control of live US bombs mid-air, guiding them to targets via a network. This marks a new level of allied integration and digital warfare capability. brnw.ch/21wSYqz

FIRST ALLIED VICTORY: 85 years since the Battle of Narvik 🪖 Today marks 85 years since the victory over Hitler’s forces in Narvik during World War II. Together with Allied troops from Britain, France and Poland, Norwegian forces pushed back – a military and moral victory that

I congratulate Karol Nawrocki on the elections in Poland yesterday. I look forward to continue the close cooperation between Norway and Poland. Poland is a key ally and partner for Norway - bilaterally, in NATO and in the European Economic Area.

Together with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, we discussed continued support for Ukraine – strengthening air defense, investing in our defense industry, and the importance of maintaining and increasing pressure on Russia, particularly through sanctions. We value

Important meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський today. We discussed the situation and continued support to 🇺🇦 Russia’s illegal war causes immense suffering in Ukraine and threatens stability across Europe. Ukraine stands strong, committed to dialogue and a just peace.

Arrived in Paris for the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Ministerial Council Meeting. In a time of uncertainty it is key that we maintain dialogue & cooperation with our closest trading partners. I look forward to meeting with friends and colleagues from the US & Europe.

In times where economic security becomes more important, deepening cooperation between likeminded partners like Norway and Japan is crucial. I had an inspiring meeting today with Economic Security Minister 城内実 (Minoru Kiuchi) 衆議院議員 discussing critical minerals and supply chain security.