Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰

Ambassador of Denmark to the United States - proudly serving @regeringDK & the people of Denmark.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

Thanks to @DanskErhverv & @JakobEllemann for a great morning w. 🇩🇰 business leaders. 🇺🇸 is 🇩🇰’s largest export market - keeping ties strong takes close dialogue between business & diplomacy.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

Such interesting discussions on 🇺🇸 midterms at @koebenhavns_uni. Thanks to @Udenrigs_DK & @Kongressen for the thoughtful discussions.

I was glad to see so much curiosity about American politics here in 🇩🇰. The U.S. is a close ally, and the better we understand how Washington works, the better we can work together.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

Engaging meetings w 🇩🇰 energy companies together w @StateofGreen & @GreenPowerDK. Interesting discussion on impacts of 🇺🇸 mid-term elections. 🇩🇰 companies ready to deliver clean, efficient solutions to help meet the growing energy demands in 🇺🇸

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

Back in Denmark for a packed week. Lots of interest in what the midterms mean for our work with the U.S., Denmark’s most important ally & largest trading partner. 🇩🇰🇺🇸

Hakeem Jeffries will have a big say in what comes next.

📍 We met earlier this year in the Minority Leader’s office on Capitol Hill.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

FM @larsloekke meets students at @UNC today to discuss future of the U.S.-Europe relationship. Transatlantic relationship will ultimately be shaped by next generation. Imp to listen to what young Americans expect from it.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

Met with NC business leaders to discuss investment, trade & growth. FM @larsloekke heard directly from businesses about the opportunities & challenges of operating in the state.

North Carolina has strong economic ties with 🇩🇰; the state exports around $438m worth of goods to Denmark.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

Together with FM @larsloekke we visit the next state where 🇩🇰 companies make a huge impact in the communities, the First in Flight State.

NC is an imp part of DK's economic footprint in 🇺🇸, with Danish companies & exports supporting more than 10,000 jobs in the state!

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

FM @larsloekke meets Mayor @paul_rustypaul of @SandySpringsGA to hear about the city, its growth & the opportunities in the Atlanta region.
From business & infrastructure to growth & quality of life, local leaders have a unique perspective on the communities that make up America's economy.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

At @KamstrupGroup NA HQ & production facility in Cumming, FM @larsloekke sees not only how this $25m facility produce up to 1 million smart water meters annually; helping utilities monitor water use, identify leaks & modernize water infrastructure but also supports local production, creates local jobs & provides smart water technology to North American market. A concrete example of Danish investment becoming part of an American community 🇩🇰🇺🇸

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

FM @LarsLoekke arrives in the Peach State & starts by meeting 🇩🇰🇺🇸 companies with Danish-American Chamber of Commerce.

More than 60 🇩🇰 companies operate in Georgia, supporting 4,200+ jobs!

Their experience is an imp part of strengthening 🇩🇰's economic relationship with 🇺🇸. From technology & manufacturing to logistics & defense, Danish companies are contributing to Georgia's economy, creating skilled jobs & building long-term partnerships.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

Wheels down in Atlanta, Georgia! ✈️ A very warm welcome to Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen @larsloekke 🇩🇰🇺🇸 A couple of great days ahead!

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

A little Halloween magic in Washington, DC! 🎃 Such a fun American tradition to share with the family. We can confirm that those two empty buckets came home VERY full—thanks to wonderful neighbours in the hood! 🍬🇺🇸

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

One of the most important tasks on my agenda: welcoming parliamentarians from across the Kingdom of Denmark and civil society representatives to Washington - great discussion over breakfast this morning! A lively and valuable exchange on U.S. affairs and how to enhance our bilateral relations. 🇩🇰🇬🇱🇫🇴

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

Last night, I hosted our 30 Honorary Consuls from across 🇺🇸 at my Residence in D.C. They know their states & communities from the ground up, open doors for 🇩🇰 companies, connect us w. local decision-makers & support Danes.

Grateful for their commitment! FM @larsloekke joined the celebrations as 3 Hon. Consuls received the Order of the Dannebrog from HRH Prince Joachim.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

From DC to West Virginia, FM @larsloekke visits the local @rockwoolna factory. This is what 🇩🇰 investment in 🇺🇸 looks like on the ground: around 150 local jobs & a $300M investment. @rockwoolna employs around 700 people across the U.S., w. total U.S. investments of approx. $800M since 2016!

🇩🇰 companies are not just doing business in 🇺🇸. They're investing in American production, local communities & creating jobs.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

FM @larsloekke met w. Virginia residents & local organizations to hear to how communities are experiencing the rapid expansion of data centers & how 🇺🇸 is navigating the balance between technological growth & local concerns. The conversation was also an opportunity to discuss how 🇩🇰 expertise & solutions in areas such as energy efficiency, cooling & infrastructure can contribute to the continued expansion of 🇺🇸 digital capacity.

[Jesper Møller Sørensen 🇩🇰 @DKambUSA]

Today, Denmark & the U.S. are taking a new step to strengthen our maritime partnership! FM @larsloekke & @jacobhelberg @UnderSecE signed a Memorandum of Understanding for closer commercial cooperation across three areas: maritime education & training, equipment & technology & defense industrial & dual-use cooperation.

🇩🇰 is a maritime nation w. expertise built over generations. By bringing that expertise together w. 🇺🇸's ambition to rebuild its maritime industrial base, we can create new opportunities for skilled jobs, stronger supply chains & greater maritime resilience on both sides of the Atlantic.