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Today 🇫🇴 FM Nielsen joined @SecRubio and the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden for discussions on Arctic security. They focused on strengthening allied coordination and capabilities to safeguard the Arctic and shared security.
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Today, FM Nielsen took part in the EU Arctic Forum in Brussels, highlighting international cooperation, science-based decisions and sustainable marine management. He also met EU Commissioner @CostasKadis to discuss Faroese-EU cooperation 🇫🇴🇪🇺
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Færøyenes lagmann, Beinir Johannesen, sender sin dypeste medfølelse til det norske kongehuset i anledning av Hans Majestet Kong Harald Vs bortgang. "Færøyene står sammen med det norske folk i denne tiden preget av sorg og savn."
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PM Beinir Johannesen co-hosted the Nordic summer meeting, where leaders discussed security, defence policy and how to protect children and young people online. The PM highlighted that the Faroe Islands wish to become an independent and fully equal member of #Nordic cooperation.
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Over the past few days, @HallaTomas, President of Iceland, has been on her first official visit to the Faroe Islands. Hosted by Prime Minister Beinir Johannesen, the visit included stops in Eysturoy and Klaksvík. Takk fyri heimsóknina! 🇫🇴🇮🇸
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🇬🇱 Inuiattut ullorsiornitsinni pilluaritsi 🇬🇱 Today, Greenland is celebrating its National Day, Ullortuneq. Each year on this day, we proudly fly the Greenlandic flag here in #Tinganes.
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PM Beinir Johannesen: A pleasure to meet with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Minister of Justice @NWammen for the first time today. I look forward to continuing our collaboration. @Statsmin @justitsdk
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🇮🇸 Til hamingju, Ísland! Today, 17 June, we proudly celebrate Iceland’s National Day by flying the Icelandic flag in Tinganes. Warmest wishes to our closest neighbours on this special day! We are looking forward to welcoming President @HallaTomas to our islands next week.
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🇦🇽 Happy National Day, Åland 🇦🇽 Sending our warmest wishes to all Ålanders on this special day!
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Glad nationaldag, Sverige! 🇸🇪 The Swedish flag is flying in Tinganes today in celebration of Sweden’s National Day. We wish our neighbours in Sweden a Happy National Day!
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Glædelig Grundlovsdag! 🇩🇰 Today, we fly the Danish flag to commemorate the signing of the constitution of Denmark on this day 177 years ago.
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Lagmand Beinir Johannesen: Tillykke, Mette Frederiksen, med din tredje periode som Danmarks statsminister. Fra Færøerne ser vi frem til et fortsat tæt og stærkt samarbejde mellem vores lande i de kommende år. 🇫🇴🇩🇰
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FM Nielsen welcomed EU Commissioner @CostasKadis to the Faroe Islands today. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Faroes and the EU across shared priorities, alongside visits to Faroese maritime and aquaculture companies ahead of the UArctic Congress 🇫🇴🇪🇺
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In the margins of the Helsingborg foreign ministers’ meeting, 🇫🇴 FM Nielsen met with @SecGenNATO, followed by talks with Adm. Pierre Vandier, SACT, on the Faroe Islands’ strategic position and closer cooperation to strengthen security and stability in the High North.
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At today’s meeting in Helsingborg 🇫🇴 FM Nielsen joined Nordic, Canadian, and U.S. counterparts to discuss security and defence in the High North. The Faroes continue to support @NATO priorities through strengthened surveillance, joint exercises, and increased allied presence.
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Gratulerer med dagen, Norge! 🇳🇴 Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and proud Constitution Day. Happy #SyttendeMai!
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Pleased to welcome U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark, Kenneth Howery, during his first visit to the islands. Meetings focused on cooperation, economic opportunities, and the strategic importance of the North Atlantic region. @USAmbDenmark
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🇫🇴 Bárður á Steig Nielsen has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Fisheries. He previously served as Prime Minister from 2019 to 2022.
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🇫🇴 Beinir Johannesen appointed Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands Born in 1997, Johannesen is the youngest to become Prime Minister in the history of the Faroe Islands. He is backed by a broad coalition of the People’s Party, Union Party, and Social Democratic Party.
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