Jan Thompson

Ambassador to Norway, ex-Deputy High Commissioner to India and Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Shakespearean actress, cat lover

[Jan Thompson @JanThompsonFCDO]

Pleasure to meet the new, British CEO of @DN_no Media Group James Lamont 🤝

No stranger to Oslo - having served nine years on the board of DN - James brings with him 25 years of leadership experience from the @FinancialTimes. Welcome to Norway!

[Jan Thompson @JanThompsonFCDO]

The Arctic is increasingly central to our collective security.

Pleased to speak at this year’s Kirkenes Conference on the evolving threat landscape - and how UK and Norway are working ever more closely to strengthen security, resilience and prosperity in the High North 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇴

[Jan Thompson @JanThompsonFCDO]

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[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

Good discussions yesterday with Norwegian State Secretary Marte Gerhardsen on deepening our defence ties. In an increasingly dangerous world, the UK and Norway stand together - on @NATO's northern flank and across the North Atlantic. Our partnership matters now more than ever🇬🇧🇳🇴

[Chris Bryant @RhonddaBryant]

1. We are not easing sanctions on Russia.
2. From today, new sanctions take effect on Russian oil products processed in third countries.
3. As usual with sectoral sanctions we are introducing this in a phased way to mitigate risks on the energy market.
4 licences are temporary

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

We are today introducing new and strengthened sanctions on oil and gas, including immediate bans on a range of refined oil products, paraffin, naptha and lubricants.

In some areas, these new measures are being phased over the next few months to manage the risk to market stability, as has often happened with past sanctions.

It is completely wrong to say we are lifting any sanctions. We are strengthening them.

[British Embassy Oslo 🇬🇧🇳🇴 @UKinNorway]

God 17. mai, og gratulerer med dagen fra alle oss på den britiske ambassaden - hipp hipp hurra! 🇳🇴🥳

[First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff @GenGJenkinsRM]

Important couple of days in Madrid for the Chiefs of European Navies summit (CHENS 26)

Today I highlighted the vital work that the UK & Norway-led Maritime Capability Coalition is doing to support Ukraine’s Navy and bolster its security in the Black Sea

[British Embassy Oslo 🇬🇧🇳🇴 @UKinNorway]

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! 🎉

Sir David's extraordinary career as a broadcaster, filmmaker and campaigner has inspired generations to cherish and protect the natural world. We wish him all the best for this milestone birthday!

[Jan Thompson @JanThompsonFCDO]

@CScottFCDO Nydelig!

[Tore Hattrem @AmbHattrem]

The Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence visiting London! The Committee met with colleagues in Westminster and senior officials in the Government. Our bonds are stronger than ever! 🇳🇴🇬🇧@NorwayMFA @NorwayinUK @Stortinget

[Jan Thompson @JanThompsonFCDO]

Honoured to lay wreath on behalf of the UK at today’s #AnzacDay service in Oslo, remembering the bravery, sacrifice and service of those who lost their lives.

#LestWeForget

[Jan Thompson @JanThompsonFCDO]

@MattFieldUK Diky za zverejneni!

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Happy St. George’s Day!

📜And happy birthday to William Shakespeare, born on this day 462 years ago.

We asked @JanThompsonFCDO, UK Ambassador to Norway and Shakespearean actor, to mark the occasion ⬇️

[British Embassy Oslo 🇬🇧🇳🇴 @UKinNorway]

Today would have been Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.

The Queen had close family ties to the Norwegian royal family through Queen Maud. In addition to several private visits, she made three State Visits to Norway; in 1955, 1981 and 2001.

[Jan Thompson @JanThompsonFCDO]

Great to welcome the 2025 intake of 🇳🇴 Foreign Ministry diplomats round for tea as they start out on their diplomatic careers.

Lykke til! 🤞

[Jan Thompson @JanThompsonFCDO]

Great news for 🇬🇧-🇳🇴 too

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Britain is rejoining Erasmus+.

From 2027, thousands of students, apprentices and young people will be able to study and work across Europe, gaining international experience and new skills.

Run by the @BritishCouncil, the programme will unlock a range of opportunities for people from different backgrounds across the UK.

[Jan Thompson @JanThompsonFCDO]

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[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Welcome UK 🇬🇧 and Norwegian 🇳🇴 operations against Russian submarines in the High North. These efforts to disrupt Russian surveillance of our critical undersea infrastructure protect us all. NATO continues to constantly monitor Russian military activity in the region

[British Embassy Oslo 🇬🇧🇳🇴 @UKinNorway]

Stronger together ⚓ 🚢 In Glasgow, Ambassador @JanThompsonFCDO saw first-hand how 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 industry is powering the #UKandNorway defence relationship, with the fleet of #Type26 frigates being built at the @BAES_Maritime shipyard in Scotstoun.

#StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO #JEFTogether

[British Embassy Oslo 🇬🇧🇳🇴 @UKinNorway]

Almost 20% of UK space jobs are in Scotland, a leading hub for small satellite manufacturing.

Starting the day at Space Scotland (with a fabulous view!) with a fascinating overview from Dr Julian Dines of the sector’s growth potential.

[British Embassy Oslo 🇬🇧🇳🇴 @UKinNorway]

The King Penguins at @EdinburghZoo have a long 🇳🇴 history.

When the zoo first opened in 1913, it was gifted its first King Penguin by Norway. 60 years later, Lt Nils Egelien arranged for a penguin to be adopted by the King’s Guard. It was named after himself and King Olav V.