Archives: Accomplishments

122. Welcomed religious leaders from several great faiths to visit the new U.S. Embassy Reykjavik and discuss their views of Icelandic society with the

121. Ambassador Gunter delivered opening remarks at the first U.S. Open Tribute Tennis Tournament in Kopavogur. The U.S. Embassy sponsored part of the rewards

82. Ambassador Gunter expressed his appreciation for the Icelandic Coast Guard and first responders in a widely read op-ed that marked the 19th anniversary

86. Introduced MFA Director General Unnur Orradottir Ramette to the office of the U.S. Trade Representative in Washington, DC, to discuss improving our trade

92. The Consular Section supported family members of several American citizens who tragically passed away while visiting Iceland, facilitating their return home and working

83. Secured and supported bilateral meetings in Reykjavik for Governor of Maine Janet Mills to discuss economic development opportunities and strategies to combat climate

85. Provided a forum that enabled Alaska-based Environmental Protection Agency expert and Icelandic fisheries officials to explore cooperation in the Arctic. Another example of

91. Welcomed Rear Admiral Michael Curran, Fleet Supply, Logistics, and Ordnance, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa/Sixth Fleet to Reykjavik. Admiral Curran was in Iceland for

87. Advocated for over a dozen U.S. export-ready companies, continuing to improve the strong trade relationship between our two countries. Icelanders benefit from goods

84. Ambassador Gunter hosted a roundtable for Icelandic startups interested in the U.S. market. The United States has never been a better place to

90. Hosted Lara Smith and her team from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to take part in the Reykjavík Global Forum Women Leaders at

89. Welcomed Senior Arctic Official Meredith Rubin and a team from the State Department’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs to