Born September 15, 1968, […] People with symptoms of Covid-19 should not visit the embassy, please call us. From 1814 to 1905, Sweden and Norway were in a personal union. [3] He left the post as he was sworn in on May 29, 2020 as the 77th United States Secretary of the Navy. [12], Braithwaite was commissioned as an ensign in 1984,[1] and was initially selected as a special assistant in the Office of Legislative Affairs on Capitol Hill. [5], Braithwaite is from Livonia, Michigan. She is the first woman to fill the role. READ: UAE moves to strengthen ties with Nigeria, as trade volume hits $1.5 billion “We want to work with Nigeria as a close partner, as well as maintain and strengthen the bilateral relations between both countries,” he said. Kenneth J. Braithwaite — Navy", "BP Amoco Will Acquire Arco for $27 Billion", "Esper warns of tough decisions in Pentagon budget due out next month", "Secretary of the Navy nominee may have had undisclosed contract with Cambridge Analytica, documents suggest", "PN1173 — Kenneth J. Braithwaite — Department of State", "Seventeen Nominations and One Withdrawal Sent to the Senate", "PN1602 — Kenneth J. Braithwaite — Department of Defense", "Kenneth Braithwaite Sworn in as Secretary of the Navy", Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kenneth_Braithwaite&oldid=994613309, Ambassadors of the United States to Norway, Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 December 2020, at 16:58. – Kingdom of Norway – October 2017", "Rear Admiral Kenneth J. Braithwaite, II Retired", "Honoring Rear Admiral Kenneth J. Braithwaite, II", "SECDEF Announces Flag Officer Assignments", "PN296 - 1 nominee for Navy, 110th Congress (2007-2008)", "PN296 — Capt. degrees from American University, and M.Phil. The Hearing in the Senate – Video. The Philippines and Norway. ", "Ken Braithwaite Joins VHA Inc. as Senior Vice President and Executive Officer for VHA's East Coast and Pennsylvania Offices", "Notable Graduates Kenneth J. Braithwaite", "Giving by individuals to projects and programs", "Braithwaite Kenneth J. US Ambassador to Norway Kenneth Braithwaite, nominated to be Secretary of the Navy, testifies during a Senate Armed Services hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on May 7, 2020. In 1905 Sweden and Norway peacefully separated and Norway continued to be an independent constitutional monarchy. President Trump announced Sunday that Kenneth Braithwaite, the current ambassador to Norway, would replace Richard Spencer as the secretary of … US Ambassador to Norway Barry White, Norwegian Justice Minister Grete Faremo, US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Oslo Cathedral dean Olav Dag Hauge of the observe on November 14,... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images The Philippines and Norway. degrees from Yale University. US ambassador to leave amid drama. Norway Ambassador Visit May 7, 2019 On May 7th the United States Commercial Service and the North Texas District Export Council co-hosted the US Ambassador to Norway the Honorable Kenneth Braithwhite as well as accompanying Commerce and Defense staff from Norway. [29], Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, "Donald J. Trump, Verified account, @realDonaldTrump", "Kenneth Braithwaite is sworn in as the 77th Secretary of the Navy", "New Navy Secretary sworn in at the Pentagon", "Ex-Ridley Park pol picked as ambassador to Norway", "U.S. All corners of the world are affected. The embassy of Norway in Washington, D.C. is located at 2720 34th Street, NW and can be contacted by telephone on 202 333 6000 as well as by email [email protected].The consular section shares location as well as telephone number and email address with the embassy. Oops - John Mccain on the US Ambassador to Norway - YouTube Mr. Selvaag was born in 1960 in Trondheim, Norway. Ambassador Oda Helen Sletnes is Norway's ambassador to the European Union.She took up her assignment on 1 October 2015 and previously held this position from 2006 to 2011. His nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 21, 2017 by voice vote. He holds an MSc (Econ) from London School of Economics (1985) and a Candidatus rerum politicarum degree in international relations from the University of Oslo (1988). (47) 22 54 00 70 e-mail: Embassy.Oslo@mfa.ee. In 2000 Braithwaite was asked to join Saint Thomas Health System of Nashville, Tennessee as their Vice President of Public & Government Affairs. Rear Adm. Braithwaite's personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat “V”, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Iraqi Campaign Medal, and various other awards. In 2005 he deployed to Islamabad, Pakistan to serve as the Director of Strategic Communications, concurrently reporting to the Commander for Disaster Response and to the U.S. On September 1 st Ambassador Ghafoorzai met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. In his confirmation hearing to become US Secretary of the Navy, former US Ambassador to Norway Kenneth J. Braithwaite spoke about extensive Chinese activities off the coast of Norway in the High North. President Trump announced Sunday that Kenneth Braithwaite, the current ambassador to Norway, would replace Richard Spencer as the secretary of … - Norway is number 14 on the list of NATO-countries regarding defense spending in relation to income. Norway’s Ambassador in Nigeria Mr. Jens-Petter Kjemprud is Norway's Ambassador in Nigeria - and accredited to several West African countries, including Cameroon. However, in a statement to CBS News, Braithwaite acknowledged discussions with Cambridge Analytica but said they were short-lived and that he never signed an employment contract or received payment from the company. President Obama nominated George Tsunis to the post of ambassador to Norway. On September 17th, Ambassador Anniken Krutnes officially became Norway’s 15th ambassador to the United States. (47) 22 54 00 70 e-mail: Embassy.Oslo@mfa.ee. Ambassador & Mr. Lartey with Nana Kota Ntiamoah at the grounds of the 62nd Independence Day celebration April 15, 2019 April 15, 2019 by Embassy of Ghana - Oslo Read More [11], From 1993 to 1996, Braithwaite served as Town Councilman for the borough of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. He has served as Deputy Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2001-2004, and Director from 2004-2006. It’s the second ambassadorial posting for Aas. So when Artur Wilczynski, the new Canadian Ambassador to Norway, started his job with an open and honest sharing of information on Twitter and YouTube, it naturally piqued my interest.. James P. DeHart assumed duties as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim on January 12, 2017 at the Embassy. The United States Ambassador to Norway (formally the Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Norway) is the official representative of the President and the Government of the United States of America to the King and Government of Norway. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Due to the Corona virus and our efforts to implement the recommendations made by the Government of Norway in order to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, the Embassy of Canada is currently accepting public visitation by appointment only. [2] He is a business executive, former town councilman and retired rear admiral of the United States Navy Reserve. Norway’s Ambassador to US, Kåre Aas: Norway: NATO of the North. [2] He was nominated by President Donald Trump on March 2, 2020 and was sworn on May 29, 2020. Contact Us; Myanmar-Norway: UAG Received Norwegian Ambassador To Myanmar ... a virtual meeting with the Norwegian ambassador to Myanmar Ms. In 2002 he was selected as Commanding Officer of Navy Combat Camera Atlantic (Reserve) and during the Iraq invasion in 2003 he deployed with his command in support of combat operations. We live in times of turmoil and instability. Saudi Arabia appointed its second female ambassador, Amal Yahya al-Moallimi, as ambassador to Norway, according to the Saudi media. US ambassador believes Norway will get tariff exemptions USA’s ambassador to Norway, Kenneth Braithwaite, said he is working to ensure Norway’s exemption from the United States’ new tariffs. He graduated in 1984 with a degree in political science. There are a lot of people from the Philippines living in Norway. Norway Ambassador Visit May 7, 2019 On May 7th the United States Commercial Service and the North Texas District Export Council co-hosted the US Ambassador to Norway the Honorable Kenneth Braithwhite as well as accompanying Commerce and Defense staff from Norway. Tone Tinnes at the parlor of the union attorney general office, Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday. Category: Business News. Ambassador Anniken Ramberg Krutnes. [1] On October 23, 2017 President Donald Trump nominated Kenneth Braithwaite to be the next ambassador to Norway. degree and two M.A. [16] His promotion was approved by the U.S. Senate that June. Braitwaite is also a retired United States Navy one-star rear admiral. READ: UAE moves to strengthen ties with Nigeria, as trade volume hits $1.5 billion “We want to work with Nigeria as a close partner, as well as maintain and strengthen the bilateral relations between both countries,” he said. It all started with this tweet: Ambassador Aas challenged Ambassador Braithwaite to an Olympic Medal Count bet, and Ambassador Braithwaite accepted the challenge. In the fall of 2011, after retiring from military service, Braithwaite joined VHA of Dallas, Texas, where he led the merger of three divisions of the company to become the Executive Officer of VHA MidAtlantic. Ambassador to Norway: Who Is Kenneth Braithwaite? On June 22, 1906, Herbert H. D. Peirce was appointed to be the first ambassador of the US appointed specifically solely for Norway. Advertisements. Since the United States was recognized as an independent country in 1783, it first established diplomatic relations with Norway in 1818 when Jonathan Russell was accepted as the Minister Plenipotentiary to Sweden and Norway. Letter from the Ambassador While life in China has been affected by the outbreak of Covid-19 for several months, the virus has since spread globally to many other countries, including Norway. Category: Business News. October 2017. Braithwaite's active duty service ended in 1993, but he immediately joined the Navy Reserve. Anniken Krutnes is Norway’s Ambassador to the United States. Advertisements. President Donald Trump has tapped Kenneth Braithwaite, his ambassador to Norway, to replace ousted Navy Secretary Richard Spencer amid unprecedented tensions between top military leaders and the White House over a controversial case involving a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes. See the whole story of … video_youtube_7EFMHtmNHbg_420 We live in times of turmoil and instability. President Obama nominated George Tsunis to the post of ambassador to Norway. On August 6, 1906, the embassy in Stockholm ceased all functions related to Norway. An expert in security policy, law of the sea and Arctic issues, Amb. Embassy’s office hours: Mon – Fri at 9.00 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 16.00. [7][14] From 1993 until 2002 he served in different roles with numerous commands, including the 6th Fleet, 7th Fleet, US Pacific Fleet and Commander Carrier Group Two. Kenneth John Braithwaite II (born 1960) is an American politician, diplomat and businessman serving as the 77th secretary of the Navy since May 29, 2020. Norway’s Ambassador in Nigeria Mr. Jens-Petter Kjemprud is Norway's Ambassador in Nigeria - and accredited to several West African countries, including Cameroon. Seal of the United States Department of State, Left Norway because of WWII, first female ambassador to Norway, Left London, where the government of Norway went into exile, Government of the United States of America, https://norway.usembassy.gov/ambassador2.html, "PN1173 — Kenneth J. Braithwaite — Department of State", "Ex-Ridley Park pol picked as ambassador to Norway", United States Department of State: Background notes on Norway, United States Ambassador's Residence in Oslo, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_ambassadors_of_the_United_States_to_Norway&oldid=990165469, Lists of ambassadors of the United States, Ambassadors of the United States to Norway, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the United States Department of State Background Notes, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 23 November 2020, at 04:26. He was born in Poland, grew up in Montreal and spent most of his professional career in … The United States Ambassador to Sweden thus was the US representative to Norway as well as Sweden. The embassy of Norway in Washington, D.C. is located at 2720 34th Street, NW and can be contacted by telephone on 202 333 6000 as well as by email [email protected].The consular section shares location as well as telephone number and email address with the embassy. Adresseavisen newspaper, who interviewed… As NRK, Norway's public broadcast station, pointed out, McCain's sass might have something to do with the fact that Tsunis backed McCain with $50,000 in 2008 before switching to the left and donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to the president's re-election. Contact Us; Myanmar-Norway: UAG Received Norwegian Ambassador To Myanmar ... a virtual meeting with the Norwegian ambassador to Myanmar Ms. He was born in Poland, grew up in Montreal and spent most of his professional career in … Kenneth J. Braithwaite II, who was nominated October 19, 2017, to be ambassador to Norway, checks both the boxes. He was later assigned to ARCO's Washington DC office to work on regulatory affairs. Mr. Ole Andreas Lindeman. This was revealed by the Norwegian Ambassador, Knut Lein, in an interview with newsmen on Friday. Sletnes joined the Foreign Service in 1981 after graduating from the Norwegian Technical University, NTH, with a diploma in architecture and urban planning. Amal Yahya Al-Moallimi has been recently appointed as the ambassador to Norway — making her the Kingdom’s second female ambassador. November 25, 2019. The following year Braithwaite was promoted to be the Chief Advocacy Officer of St Thomas's parent company, Ascension Health, the nation's largest not-for-profit faith-based hospital system. The hearing of the Foreign Committee is part of the process of approving the candidates. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images [21] When ARCO was acquired by British Petroleum in 1997,[22] Braithwaite was hired by Pennsylvania's senior US Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) to serve as his State Director leading the senator's offices across the Commonwealth. “You would be alarmed at the amount of Chinese activity off the coast of Norway in the High North. Visiting government officials have also stayed here when passing through. On Thursday, the US President, Donald Trump, nominated Admiral Kenneth Braithwaite as the new US ambassador to Norway. Returning from active military duty in Pakistan in 2006, Braithwaite was hired to be the Executive Director of the Delaware Valley Hospital Council in Philadelphia where he helped to lead the merger of DVHC into the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) becoming a Senior Vice President of HAP in 2007. 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