Cecilie Willoch

🤝Signed, sealed…and to be delivered: Joint Strike Missile agreement between Norway and Germany signed in The Hague 🇩🇪 The German government plans to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway, in a deal valued at approximately NOK 6.5 billion. During the @NATO summit in The Hague, defence ministers Tore O. Sandvik and Boris Pistorius signed an agreement paving the way for Norwegian authorities to enter into a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the delivery of JSMs to Germany. ‘NATO cooperation between Norway and Germany continues to grow stronger. The JSM partnership is a clear example of that. The Joint Strike Missile is a new, advanced missile specifically developed for the F-35 fighter jet. It can engage well-defended sea and land targets at long range with high precision – providing superior military capability,’ said Tore O. Sandvik. Germany will become the fifth country to acquire the JSM, alongside Norway, Japan, Australia, and the United States. 📸: Marita I. Wangberg / Norwegian Ministry of Defence

Norway will finance production of missiles for NASAMS in Ukraine🚀🇺🇦 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has entered into an agreement with a major Ukrainian company to develop and produce missiles for NASAMS. This type of missiles will be cheaper to manufacture than what what is used today, and can be used alongside the AMRAAM-missiles. Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik and Ukraine´s Minister of Defence, @rustem_umerov, were present during the signing of the agreement in Ukraine Sunday. ‘The Norwegian NASAMS system saves lives in Ukraine every day, and is crucial in protecting critical infrastructure. That is why it is important for the Norwegian Government to finance this development of cheaper missiles for the NASAMS system in Ukraine’, said DefMin @toreosa.

Amidst the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran, we must not forget Palestine. My statement 👇 regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/sta…

Norway is taking a historic step in the fight against climate change as the world’s first full-scale value chain for carbon capture and storage #CCS is being launched. The Longship project marks a milestone in reducing industrial emissions both in 🇳🇴 and internationally. 🏭🌍

🌙✨ The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends heartfelt congratulations to Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. May this special day inspire peace and unity. Our wishes for a more peaceful, united, and harmonious world are with you all.

Today’s meeting hosted by @keir_starmer reconfirms European strong and united support for Ukraine. Hard and important work ahead as we must secure a just and lasting peace that ensures Ukraine’s future.

The recent cable cutting incidents in the Baltic Sea are deeply concerning amid a rise in hybrid threats. Norway stands w our Finnish, Estonian and other allies to protect critical infrastructure & safe maritime transport. Cooperation through NATO is key to our shared security.

“UNRWA must survive. No country is above international law.” @EspenBarthEide Norway is initiating a UN resolution asking the International Court of Justice to clarify Israel’s legal obligation to ensure that aid reaches Palestinians. More on this: regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…

Today in #UNGA Norway voted in favor of two resolutions, both adopted with overwhelming majority: 1⃣ Support for the mandate of #UNRWA 2⃣ Demand for ceasefire in #Gaza

Happy Independence Day to all Ukrainian friends! We stand with you. З Днем Незалежності! слава україні! #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

We had a very special guest at the embassy today🍕🏍️ Hans Kristian travels 🇮🇸 and his goal is to get people to talk and to focus on mental health. He does this by serving them pizza from an oven built on his Harley🙌🏻 Have a nice stay on Iceland and drive carefully👋🏻 #Biker

Landsmót hestamanna Iceland - fantastic horses and riders! With Baldvin frá Margretarhofi, 5 yrs, and Barla Isenenbuegel. ⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦@iceland_horses

@ahlberger @SweMFA @SwedeninIS Gratulerer og gratulerer Pär, det har vært en stor glede å være din kollega her i Reykjavik!

I am deeply honoured to have been awarded the Order of the Falcon - Grand Cross by the Icelandic State. It has been a great privilege to serve as 🇸🇪 Ambassador to 🇮🇸. @SweMFA @SwedeninIS

Than you, @TobiasBillstrom, for hosting the Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Stockholm. The Nordic countries are united in NATO and in supporting Ukraine. Nordic cooperation is more important than ever. @MFAIceland @Ulkoministerio @SweMFA @DanishMFA @NorwayMFA

Iceland at 80 - with the choir at Domkirken in Reykjavik! Congratulations Iceland!

Today, reunited in Reykjavík. Nordic and Baltic 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇴🇬🇱🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 friendship and cooperation are strong. Together with Minister @thordiskolbrun we are happy to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Iceland’s National Day. Gleðilega þjóðhátíð!🇮🇸 #StrongerTogether

Til hamingju🇮🇸 The republic of Iceland is 80 years and this year’s celebration of 17th of June is especially joyful and festive💫 Congratulations from Nordic ambassadors and heads of representations⬇️ @DKambIceland @Faroes2I @LaamanenAnu @ceciliewil @ahlberger @GreenlandRepRVK

The Republic of Icelandic turns 80 on Monday! Minister of Culture Lilja Alfreðsdóttir kicking off the festivities with historic exhibition - 98 pst of pop. voted for indep. in 1944!

Good to get some soil under the nails ! and contribute to the Nordic friendship grove - I wish the trees good luck!

Norway will contribute € 240 M to air defense measures for Ukraine. Today, 🇩🇪 confirmed that it, together with🇳🇴,🇩🇰 and 🇳🇱, will finance re-procurement of a Patriot system so that 100 Patriot missiles can be quickly donated to 🇺🇦. 🇳🇴 will contribute € 125 M to this cooperation.