Today 🇩🇰 Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen visited the Faroe Islands to meet with 🇫🇴 FM Sirið Stenberg. They discussed Faroese–Danish defence cooperation and broader collaboration in the Arctic and North Atlantic 🤝

🇫🇴 The Faroe Islands have formally applied to join the WTO as a Separate Customs Territory — a major step toward securing independent and separate membership. FM Sirið Stenberg says WTO membership will strengthen the Faroes’ role in the global trading system 🌍

Today FM Stenberg met with Hans Wallmark, Ambassador of Sweden, who is visiting the Faroe Islands. Discussions focused on current developments and strengthening Nordic cooperation 🇫🇴🤝🇸🇪

PM Johannesen joined Nordic leaders at the Nordic Council session to discuss shared challenges and future cooperation. Special guest @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu highlighted the close ties between the EU and the Nordic region 🤝

Over the past two days, 🇫🇴 FM Stenberg, held valuable bilateral meetings with 🇮🇸 Minister of Industries Hanna Katrín Friðriksson and 🇬🇱 Minister for Business and Trade Naaja Nathanielsen. Discussions focused on deepening trade relations and advancing economic cooperation.

Yesterday, FMs 🇫🇴 Sirið Stenberg, 🇬🇱 Vivian Motzfeldt & 🇮🇸 Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir met for a trilateral meeting on the margins of Arctic Circle Assembly. They discussed enhancing cooperation in the West Nordic region. Bilateral talks with both FMs also took place to further strengthen ties 🤝

In his speech at the Arctic Circle Assembly, PM Johannesen emphasized the importance of cooperation and sustainability, noting that the Arctic now stands at a crossroads. #arcticcircle #ACA2025

📍 In Copenhagen: PM Johannesen joins European leaders at today’s European Political Community (EPC) summit. 🇫🇴🇪🇺 Key focus: bolstering security in Europe #EPC #Europe #FaroeIslands

In today’s meeting between 🇫🇴 FM Sirið Stenberg and 🇬🇱 FM Vivian Motzfeldt the two discussed the state of international affairs, regional dynamics in the Arctic, and avenues for deeper collaboration 🤝

🇫🇴 FM Sirið Stenberg met today with 🇮🇸 FM Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir. The agenda included the international situation, geopolitical trends, the Arctic, and opportunities for increased cooperation in areas of mutual interest 🤝

🇫🇴 FM Sirið Stenberg met with 🇺🇳 UN Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday on the sidelines of #UNGA80 in New York.

#WTO and Faroe Islands: In a much awaited decision, three Supreme Court justices today concluded that the constitutional status of the Faroe Islands allows a separate Faroese membership in the @wto.org #FaroeIslands #Trade

PM Johannesen: Gratulerer med valgresultatet Jonas Gahr Støre. Vi på Færøyene ser frem til å styrke samarbeidet og de nære båndene mellom Færøyene og #Norge i årene som kommer.

At Expo 2025 in Osaka, 🇫🇴 FM Stenberg opened “Faroe Islands Days” with 🇯🇵 State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII Hisayuki, followed by a meeting on strengthening mutual ties and cooperation between the Faroe Islands and Japan.

🇫🇴 In Tokyo today, FM Stenberg met with Parliamentary Vice-Minister SHOJI Kenichi to discuss strengthening cooperation between the Faroe Islands and Japan, with a focus on fisheries and trade relations 🤝

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands Days at #Expo2025 Osaka 🇯🇵 Join us 4–5 Sept at the Nordic Pavilion for a showcase of Faroese creativity, innovation & global cooperation. Programme & speakers 👇

Keynote by Sirið Stenberg, Minister of Foreign affairs, Industry and Trade. The speech highlights that food is not just something we consume, it also tells our history and is part of our identity. Food brings people together - from the Nordics to Japan. @tinganes.bsky.social

FM Stenberg met with H.E. Wang Xuefeng, Ambassador of China, during his visit to the Faroe Islands. They explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation, particularly in trade 🇫🇴🤝🇨🇳

On the sidelines of Aqua Nor in Trondheim, FM Stenberg met with Scottish Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon, responsible for Rural Affairs & Islands, to discuss aquaculture, trade, and opportunities for closer cooperation 🇫🇴🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

While attending the #AquaNor aquaculture exhibition in Trondheim, 🇫🇴 FM Stenberg met 🇳🇴 Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss to discuss aquaculture and shared priorities 🤝

🇫🇴🇳🇴 Yesterday, FM Sirið Stenberg met with the Ambassador of Norway in Copenhagen, Katja Christina Nordgaard, who is visiting the Faroe Islands. They discussed areas of common interest and explored ways to further strengthen the good relations.

🇫🇴 Góða ólavsøku! 🇫🇴 Ólavsøka is a two-day celebration on July 28 & 29. Thousands of Faroese gather in the capital, Tórshavn. People stroll the streets - many in national dress - greeting friends & family. Read more 👉 faroeislands.fo/the-big-pictur…

FM Stenberg at Maidan Square in Kyiv, commemorating fallen soldiers: “Their bravery is unmatched and their sacrifice never forgotten.”

FM Sirið Stenberg met with @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv yesterday, pledging to donate fastgoing boats to Ukraine’s armed forces. This heroic fight is Europe’s test. Faroe Islands will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

Happy Independence Day to our American friends and allies! Proud to welcome #USSNewportNews to Tórshavn on 4th of July, pictured here alongside the Faroese patrol vessel Brimil 🇫🇴🇺🇸

NATO delegation visits the Faroe Islands This week, the MFA & Faroese Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee hosted nearly 40 parliamentarians from NATO countries. The visit featured briefings on 🇫🇴 security priorities & site visits, incl. Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy.

A hero’s welcome for the Faroe Islands U21 national #handball team after winning bronze at the World Championships 🥉🙌 PM Aksel V. Johannesen: “The future is bright for Faroese handball and we look forward to many unforgettable moments still to come.”

🇫🇴 Historic moment for the Faroe Islands! Our U21s are through to the semifinals of the World Championship. We’re the smallest nation ever by population to reach a semifinal at any major #handball tournament. Proud day for our people and athletes! 💪 📸 portal.fo

🇮🇸 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!

This week 🇫🇴 FM Stenberg received formal approval from 🇧🇷 Secretary of Commerce & International Relations Luis Rua, recognising the Faroe Islands as a food-producing country & officially approving the Faroese Food Authority. This paves the way for Faroese fish exports to Brazil🤝

Their Majesties, the King and Queen of Denmark, have concluded their visit to the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 The second day was spent in Suðuroy, while the final day took place in Eiði - see highlights below.

Highlights from the first day and a half of the 🇩🇰 Royal Visit to the 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands.

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Denmark, accompanied by H.R.H. Princess Josephine, have arrived in the Faroe Islands for their first official visit since ascending the throne. 🇫🇴 PM Johannesen is hosting the visit.

🇦🇽 Happy National Day, Åland 🇦🇽 Sending our warmest wishes to all Ålanders on this special day!

Today, PM Aksel V. Johannesen met with President Emmanuel Macron at the Blue Economy & Finance Forum in Monaco (#BEFF). Faroe Islands and Greenland already experience direct impact from climate change, as President Macron underlined in his speech. Strengthened cooperation is vital.

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!

Glædelig Grundlovsdag! 🇩🇰 Today, we fly the Danish flag to commemorate the signing of the constitution of Denmark on this day 176 years ago.

FM Stenberg: A pleasure to meet with H.E. Ambassador Alice Irvin, Ambassador of Austria. We had a constructive discussion on strengthening our bilateral relationship & exploring potential areas of cooperation 🇫🇴🇦🇹

PM Johannesen: Productive talks at the Nordic Prime Ministers’ meeting in #Finland. Together, we’re strengthening cooperation on security, preparedness and resilience. The #faroeislands are committed to our shared #Nordic future. #NordicCooperation

Gratulerer med dagen, Norge!🇳🇴 We wish all Norwegians a happy Constitution Day! #SyttendeMai

Faroe Islands finish 1st in the group after a win over Ukraine. Ready for @ehfeuro.bsky.social 2026! In a show of unity, the Faroese and Icelandic PMs visited the Ukrainian dressing room to express solidarity with Ukraine during these difficult times. #slavaukraini

Timely discussions on security in the High North today. PM Johannesen participated via video in the #JEF Leaders’ meeting in Oslo. The #faroeislands welcome JEF’s focus on the High North and stand ready to contribute to our collective security.

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands & 🇺🇸 U.S. held their annual Partnership Dialogue in D.C. on May 5 to discuss subjects of mutual interest and ways to strengthen bilateral relations. The opening of 🇫🇴 Representation in Washington D.C. in September last year was highlighted as a key step in deepening ties.

FM Stenberg: Grateful for today’s meeting with my 🇬🇱 colleague FM Vivian Motzfeldt in Nuuk. We reaffirmed our strong partnership, and I reiterated the Faroe Islands’ commitment to standing shoulder to shoulder with Greenland.

FM Stenberg: Great to meet my 🇬🇱 colleague Naaja H. Nathanielsen in Nuuk today. We had productive talks on shared priorities and explored ways to further strengthen 🇫🇴🇬🇱 cooperation.

FM Stenberg met today in Beijing with 🇨🇳 Vice Foreign Minister @huachunying.bsky.social to discuss 🇫🇴-🇨🇳 bilateral relations, focusing on opportunities to strengthen trade ties.

Today in Beijing, 🇫🇴 FM Stenberg and 🇨🇳 Vice Minister Zhao Zenglian of the General Administration of Customs of China signed two new protocols on fish products - a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade 🤝

Prime Minister Aksel V. Johannesen: "Congratulations to Greenland and Jens-Frederik Nielsen on the new government. The Faroe Islands stand shoulder to shoulder with #Greenland. I look forward to close and strong cooperation in the coming years."

Happy Nordic Day to all our fellow Nordic friends! 🇫🇴🇩🇰🇬🇱🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮🇦🇽

Today, Høgni Hoydal handed over the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade to Sirið Stenberg - marking a historic first as the Faroe Islands’ first ever female Foreign Minister 🤝🇫🇴