Dear
@trish_regan
. We did some quick research on
#Denmark
’s global rankings (). Useful context to your story abt state of affairs in my country. Go see 🇩🇰 for yourself (we would love to assist) although lack of cupcake cafés probl will be disappointing 😊
I had the great honour of handing over Denmark’s ratification of Finland and Sweden’s accession to
#NATO
at
@StateDept
today. Proud that Denmark is among the first countries to ratify the membership of our Nordic colleagues.
#WeAreNATO
Finally landed! I’m excited and honoured to have arrived in Washington and I can’t wait to get started as Ambassador of 🇩🇰 to the 🇺🇸.
I hope you will come along as I share my (digital) journey of
#DenmarkinUSA
here.
Thrilled to host our Great Dane
@lellerofficial
and his family today celebrating
@Capitals
winning the
#stanleycup
. So proud that a Danish
#NHL
player was key to this amazing achievement. Hope to see many more Danish players in the NHL in the years to come🇺🇸🇩🇰
It was a great honor to be received by President Biden in the Oval Office just before the holidays! Happy & proud to continue the strong collaboration between our 2 countries and excited to be back in the Nation’s capital and to get to know this beautiful country even better.
It's official! I am Ambassador of Denmark to USA. I'm honored to have met with
@POTUS
Donald Trump to hand over my credentials. Looking forward to further strenghten the ties between our two countries 🇩🇰🇺🇸
#Denmark
#USA
#DenmarkinUSA
#Ambassador
Congratulations to President-elect
@JoeBiden
and Vice President-elect
@KamalaHarris
on winning the
#Elections2020
. Looking forward to further expand the historic and strong US-Danish relations 🇺🇸🇩🇰
Hi, I’m Jesper Møller Sørensen, Denmark’s new Ambassador Designate to the US! Thrilled to get to work with colleagues at the Embassy and our representations throughout the US. Together, we will further strengthen DK 🇩🇰 and US 🇺🇸 relations over the next years
#DenmarkinUSA
#DoingBiz
Top 10 Economies best exemplifying a business-friendly environment in 2017/18
🇳🇿 1. New Zealand
🇸🇬 2. Singapore
🇩🇰 3. Denmark
🇭🇰 4. Hong Kong
🇰🇷 5. Korea, Rep.
🇬🇪 6. Georgia
🇳🇴 7. Norway
🇺🇸 8. USA
🇬🇧 9. UK
🇲🇰 10.Macedonia
Very happy to host
@larsloekke
on his first visit to the US as Danish foreign minister. Busy program in the capital today including think tanks, university students, Danish companies, Members of Congress and
@SecBlinken
.
Great conversation today with Dr. Fauci & Director General of the 🇩🇰 Health Authority Søren Brostrøm
@SSTbrostrom
. Discussed how to work together to secure strong global
#COVID19
response & promote health security for all. Important work ahead!
#HealthForAll
Heading to Congress to host an event on HYGGE. What better way to describe the feeling of this very Danish concept than bringing my daughter along for her very first official engagement ❤️
Happy to host the White House Press Corps for an evening where we celebrate free speech. And another chance to tell the facts about
#Denmark
, cupcakes and socialism😉 Fact: we are neither socialists or cupcake entrepreneurs😎
#DenmarkinUSA
Proud to have Prime Minister Frederiksen
@Statsmin
in
#Washington
today where she was graciously received by President Biden at the Oval Office. Thank you Mr President!
@POTUS
🇩🇰🇺🇸
A historic moment as President Zelensky addresses the 2 chambers of Congress tonight in a defiant speech. Denmark stands by Ukraine and the Ukrainian people
#unity
#solidarity
#SlavaUkraini
A strong statement – and clear sign of unequivocal support for Ukraine. The US, Denmark and allies/partners all reject Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea:
@SecPompeo
@StateDept
@SpecRepUkraine
Very honoured to be part of this special and historic day, celebrating the delivery of Denmark’s first F-35 and the strong and long-lasting partnership between Denmark and the United States 🇩🇰🇺🇸
Photo: Lockheed Martin
@thef35
#DenmarkF35Rollout
#F35DK
Tonight, we Danes light candles in our windowsills to commemorate the evening on May 4th 1945, where Denmark was liberated after those dark five years of World War II
#DenmarkinUSA
Great year for 🇩🇰🇺🇸 relations. New 🇩🇰 Innovation Center in
#Boston
announced today. Comes in addition to our new Consulate General in
#Houston
and
#SiliconValley
which also will be up and running in 2018. 🇩🇰 footprint in the US much stronger
Thank you to everyone who has followed me during my time in Washington DC! If you would like to join me on my next step as Denmark’s Ambassador to NATO, you can follow me at
@DKambNATO
. Thanks for now! – Ambassador Lone Dencker Wisborg
An eventful first week in D.C.! Handed in copies of my accreditation, hosted the 🇩🇰Minister of Defence, and welcomed a group of 🇺🇸experts for a lively discussion on
#foreignpolicy
in the residence. Very excited for all that is to come! Thank you for the warm welcome.
#DenmarkinUSA
On my way to welcome 🇩🇰 Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, as she arrives in DC after participating in the opening of
#UNGA
. The Embassy has been buzzing the past few weeks, and we can't wait to get started. Looking forward to 24 hours dedicated to
#climate
and
#security
.🇺🇸
CNN just highlighted Denmark as one of the greatest cities to travel by bike and with more than 70% of Danes owning a bicycle, it's no wonder Denmark is a great place to ride a 🚲
#SusDANEability
#DenmarkinUSA
Today, DK launched the Ukraine Support Fund with more than USD 1 bn. in humanitarian, military and economic aid to Ukraine in 2023. The decision has strong bipartisan backing in the 🇩🇰 parliament and adds to the already substantial Danish support the past year
#standwithukraine
Thrilled to attend the 2022 Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards for Advancing Women in Peace and Security, which salutes 🇺🇦 women & female leaders this year. Thank you for recognizing the critical role of women in creating a more peaceful and secure world.
#HRCawards
@HillaryClinton
So proud to be the 1st country to allow registered partnerships between people of the same sex in 1989! Axel and Eigil Axgil were the first gay couple to enter into a registered partnership anywhere in the world 🏳️🌈👨❤️👨
What an historic day at our Residence in Washington DC.
Fellow Danes and friends of Denmark came to say "Huge Congratulations" to King Frederik X and Queen Mary, as we followed him ascend to the throne of the Kingdom.
👑🇺🇸🇩🇰
We wish them the very best.
A special day for Rasmus and me as I presented my credentials to
@POTUS
at the White House. What an honor! The DK-US relationship is in great shape, as the President and I just agreed on. Looking forward to strengthening it even further
#DenmarkinUSA
As of today, Jesper Møller Sørensen
@DKambUSA
is officially the new Ambassador of Denmark to the United States! This afternoon, he and his partner Rasmus Windeløv visited
@POTUS
at the White House, where the Ambassador presented his credentials. Congratulations!
#DenmarkinUSA
Snapshots from a ‘hyggelig’ embassy family outing to Baltimore, where the Training Ship DENMARK is docked these days. Incredible to hear the stories from the trainees, who sailed across the Atlantic on what is considered Denmark’s nautical ambassador. Thank you for having us!🇩🇰🇺🇸
Let’s combat climate change together! We just signed a cooperation agreement with New Jersey
@GovMurphy
on development of
#offshorewind
in support of NJ’s 2035 target. 🇩🇰 is proud to be part of the green transition in the State of NJ
#DenmarkinUSA
#SusDANEability
Denmark officially has its first Climate Ambassador! 🇩🇰🌿 A big congratulations to Tomas Anker on his new role of
@dkClimateAmb
. I very much look forward to working closely together on
#ClimateAction
and creating a greener future together.
#DenmarkinUSA
#SusDANEability
Great first day as Denmark’s Ambassador Designate to the US! Got an overview of upcoming engagements, had a great meeting with Rory Moss & Sarah Sinovic from
@rockwoolna
and I had the pleasure of being part of a Friday hangout in the Embassy garden. Happy to be here!
Happy not only to see that Denmark is number 1 on the
@anticorruption
list for the 5th year in a row, but that our score has improved since last year. We have trust in our government and with good reason 🇩🇰
#DenmarkinUSA
What a great evening! Such an honor having Prime Minister Frederiksen
@statsmin
, American friends and members of Congress joining our celebration of the Danish Constitution Day 🇺🇸🇩🇰
#DenmarkinUSA
🇺🇸is expected to become a significant player within green hydrogen. Proud to launch the Green Hydrogren Alliance at our seminar on Capitol Hill today.I’m thrilled that🇩🇰&🇺🇸partners commit to this new partnership aiming to advance green solutions & pave the way for climate action.
Deeply saddened to hear of John McCain’s passing. A true friend of Denmark and believer in the transatlantic alliance. Condolences and tribute from Danish Foreign Minister
@anderssamuelsen
Great World Cup⚽️ qualification for the Nordics! Denmark🇩🇰, Sweden 🇸🇪and Iceland 🇮🇸will go to Russia for the Soccer World Cup 2018. Denmark will bring the Norwegian 🇳🇴(Danish coach 👍)
#AskNordicAmbs
@HRC
#DEnmarkj
believe that human rights are universal! Discrimination & persecution of minorities are unacceptable. We thrive to create a world where everyone is safe no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity
#EqualityForAll
#AskNordicAmbs
When times are tough, friends move closer. Today,
@larsloekke
&
@SecBlinken
signed the new Defence Cooperation Agreement in Washington D.C. An important day in 🇺🇸-🇩🇰 relations!
#DenmarkinUSA
🇩🇰 FM
@larsloekke
: ”In a world with rising insecurity and confrontation, it is important for DK to have close friends & strong allies. Just signed the Defence Cooperation Agreement between 🇩🇰 & 🇺🇸 with
@SecBlinken
which will strengthen Danish and European security.“
2020 has been a challenging year, but we look forward to brighter days ahead. On behalf of the whole Embassy of Denmark and myself, I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year! ✨🎊
#DenmarkinUSA
#HappyNewYear
#NewYearsEve
Incredible atmosphere tonight as
@POTUS
gave his annual assessment of the State of the Union in
#Congress
. An honor for the diplomatic corps to be present at this great tradition
#SOTU
Our Embassy is hardworking, for sure! But we also have incredible energy.
Rasmus adds even more energy, now doing workout sessions w colleagues and family members, who would like to join.
Energized colleagues... results spectacular. 💪
Have a great weekend!
🇺🇸🇩🇰
Denmark believes words matter. That is why we – as the 1st in the world – declassified transsexuality as a mental illness. Unwilling to wait for WHO to act, Denmark made the change official in January 2017. The change is symbolic & important
#AskNordicAmbs
#Pride2018
Now this is great news! In 2019,
#Denmark
generated half of its electricity from wind and solar ☀️💨 And we set a new record by sourcing 47 % from wind energy alone. So if you are interested in renewable energy, we are happy to help 😊
#DenmarkinUSA
#SusDANEability
#CleanEnergy
Today, we commemorate the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the day, where many lost their loved ones. We will forever remember and honour the victims.
#NeverForget
#September11
Women on board! The annual Trade Council North America board meeting was held this week in D.C. discussing future strategies and cooperation. With four female board members we are definitely on the right track to
#genderequality
! 💪
#femaleleaders
#DenmarkinUSA
Great debate
@CSIS
about impacts of globalization and technological disruption. Danish Minister of Finance
@Kristian_Jensen
and Senator
@MarkWarner
make a convincing case for engagement and international cooperation
A wonderfully spooky Halloween this Friday at Blair House hosted by Mr Blair aka our friend of 🇩🇰 Chief of Protocol Rufus Gifford
@US_Protocol
featuring Sceleton State Dinner & much more. Happy Halloween🎃
#halloween2022
#BlairHouse
#denmarkinusa
The Danish government fights to secure and promote women’s rights all over the world but we can’t do it without NGOs and the civic society. 👱🏾♀️👵🏽🧒🏿👧🏼👩🏻👩🏽⚕️👩🏿🌾👩🏼🎓👩🏭👩🏾🎨👩🏻🔬👩🏽⚖️👰🏽all have the right to decide
#SheDecides
#SheDecidesDay
So happy to see so many friends of Denmark at our event Hygge on Hill tonight. I hope you got a taste of Danish “hygge”. Also thank you to our friend
@Rufusgifford
for showing us how hygge can become part of an American’s DNA.
#DenmarkinUSA
Powerful event today at
@AtlanticCouncil
on EUs support for Ukraine. From Day 1 of this horrible war, the
#EU
stood by Ukraine w/military donations, financial support, humanitarian assistance, refugee reception & much more.
#Ukraine
is part of
#Europe
#StandWithUkraine
Yesterday, I had the honour of sending off the newly appointed US Ambassador to Denmark with a farewell lunch with representatives from 🇩🇰 and 🇺🇸 companies. All the best on your journey to Denmark, Ambassador Leventhal - and safe travels.
All of us at the Embassy of Denmark in Washington DC would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to HM The Queen on her 80th birthday 👑 🇩🇰 There is nothing like singing with the rest of Denmark 😊 Happy Birthday!
#DenmarkinUSA
#DronningMargrethe
It was a pleasure to have Danish Minister of Interior & Health
@sophieloehde
in town this week for an intense program w/ counterparts. Happy it coincided with
#InternationalWomansDay
!💪
A very strong statement by NATO SG
@jensstoltenberg
in US Congress. Denmark proud to be a founding member of this Alliance - Celebrating 70 years of securing stablity in the world. We will continue adapting to new security challenges
#NATOat70
#NATO
#DenmarkinUSA
Today, we are very excited to take the next joint step towards a more sustainable water sector together with
#California
. Secretary
@WadeCrowfoot
, Secretary Jared Blumenfeld & 🇩🇰 Minister for Environment
@LeaWermelin
just signed a MoU to further our collaboration!
#SusDANEability