Summary
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken traveled to Copenhagen, Reykjavik, and Kangerlussuaq from May 16-20.
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Secretary Blinken began his trip in Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark, where he met with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod to discuss our strong bilateral ties, commitment to combating the climate crisis, and our shared interest in strengthening the transatlantic relationship. The Secretary met with leaders and innovators leading the transition to green technologies and working to combat climate change. He also engaged with Foreign Minister Kofod, Faroese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture Jenis av Rana, and Greenlandic Minister of Foreign Affairs, Business, and Trade Pele Broberg to discuss strengthening our partnership with the entire Kingdom and our common efforts in the Arctic and High North.
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Secretary Blinken then traveled on May 17 to Reykjavik, Iceland, where he met with President Gudni Johannesson, Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir, and Foreign Minister Gudlaugur Thordarson. They discussed the U.S.-Iceland relationship, a shared commitment to promoting human rights, action against the climate crisis, strengthening the transatlantic relationship, and Arctic security. The Secretary also toured Keflavik Air Base.
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While in Reykjavik, Secretary Blinken participated in the May 19-20 Arctic Council Ministerial. The Secretary looked forward to joining the seven other Arctic States and the six Permanent Participant organizations representing indigenous peoples of the Arctic at this biennial gathering. During the meeting, the Secretary advanced efforts to sustain the Arctic as a region of peace, free of conflict, where Arctic Council members collaborated on shared priorities to protect the wellbeing of Arctic communities and address the ever-growing threat and impacts of the climate crisis. The Secretary also had bilateral meetings with other Arctic States. The Ministerial marked the conclusion of Iceland’s two-year Arctic Council Chairmanship and recognized the 25th anniversary of the Arctic Council’s creation.
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Secretary Blinken traveled to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, where he met with Greenlandic Premier Múte Bourup Egede and Minister Broberg, together with Foreign Minister Kofod. They discussed the strong partnership between the United States and Greenland and our shared commitment to increase cooperation in the Arctic.
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Iceland
- May 20, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken Intervention at Arctic Council Ministerial
- May 20, 2021 Release of the 2021 Arctic Council Joint Declaration and Strategic Plan in Reykjavik, Iceland
- May 19, 2021 Briefing with Senior State Department Official to Traveling Press
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Before Their Meeting
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Birta Bjornsdottir of Rikisutvarpio
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with U.S.-based Permanent Participants in the Arctic Council
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Linde
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Norway’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Søreide
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde Before Their Meeting
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen Soreide Before Their Meeting
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto Before Their Meeting
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Finnish Foreign Minister Haavisto
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau
- May 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau Before Their Meeting
- May 19, 2021 Reinforcing the U.S. Commitment to the Arctic at the Arctic Council Ministerial May 19-20, 2021
- May 18, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken to Embassy Iceland Staff and Families
- May 18, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Iceland Foreign Minister Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson Before Their Meeting
- May 18, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Icelandic Foreign Minister Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson at a Joint Press Availability
- May 18, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Icelandic Prime Minister Jakobsdottir
- May 18, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Icelandic President Johannesson
- May 17, 2021 The United States and Iceland: Reaffirming Shared Commitments
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Denmark
- May 17, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Johannes Langkilde of DR-TV
- May 17, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken to Embassy Copenhagen Staff
- May 17, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Jesper Steinmetz of TV2
- May 17, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod at a Joint Press Availability
- May 17, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ministers from Denmark, Faroe Islands, and Greenland
- May 17, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen
- May 16, 2021 Briefing with Senior State Department Official to Traveling Press
- May 16, 2021 The United States and the Kingdom of Denmark: Strengthening Our Alliance
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Public Schedule
- May 19, 2021 Public Schedule – May 20, 2021
- May 18, 2021 Public Schedule – May 19, 2021
- May 17, 2021 Public Schedule – May 18, 2021
- May 16, 2021 Public Schedule – May 17, 2021