News & Events | U.S. Embassy in Iceland

New Embassy Project Reaches Milestone

Ambassador Jeffrey Ross Gunter took part in a signing ceremony on Oct. 17, 2019, to officially transfer ownership of the future U.S. Embassy building from ISTAK to the U.S. government. The transfer signals that the project is entering its final stages before the new U.S. Embassy opens in 2020. “I’m grateful and honored to witness ...

By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 18 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News | Tags: Ambassador Gunter, US Embassy Reykjavik

Ambassador Gunter Highlights U.S. Arctic Engagement

Ambassador Jeffrey Ross Gunter highlighted U.S. leadership in Arctic science, including the important role of the National Science Foundation, in remarks to the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik on Oct. 10, 2019. “The NSF is a champion of Arctic science and a key part of the role the United States plays in advancing a sustainable ...

By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 18 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News | Tags: Ambassador Gunter, Arctic Circle Assembly, US Embassy Reykjavik

Presidential Proclamation on Leif Erikson Day, 2019

On Leif Erikson Day, we honor the spirit of exploration, courage, and faith that led this legendary Viking and his crew to sail across the Atlantic in search of new lands and opportunities more than a thousand years ago. His dream — to venture beyond the known horizon and redefine the impossible ‑- still defines and ...

By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 9 October, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Leif Erikson Day, US Embassy Reykjavik

VP Visits Iceland

On September 4th, Vice President Mike Pence visited Iceland. During his visit the Vice President highlighted Iceland’s strategic importance in the Arctic, NATO’s efforts to counter Russian aggression in the region, and opportunities to expand mutual trade and investment.

By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 2 September, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Vice President of the United States | Tags: US Embassy Reykjavik

Welcome, Ambassador Jeffrey Ross Gunter

We are pleased to welcome the new U.S. Ambassador to Iceland Jeffrey Ross Gunter. Ambassador Gunter presented his credentials to Iceland’s President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson on July 2, 2019. To learn more about Ambassador Gunter click here .

By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 5 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News | Tags: Ambassador Gunter, US Embassy Reykjavik

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