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Foreign Minister Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson speaks about the imperative for "building back better" through global cooperation in the post-covid world, and offers Iceland's experience as a pioneer in renewable geothermal technology, R&D, sustainable fishing and ocean stewardship practices, and gender equality. He also shares Iceland's view on Arctic policy as the country continues its chairmanship of the Arctic Council through 2021, and how he hopes to continue Iceland's productive bilateral relationship with the U.S., after outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo became the first cabinet-level U.S. envoy to visit Iceland in 11 years. Foreign Minister Þórðarson's interview was granted in connection with the online expo, "How Do I Invest In Iceland?" produced by Promote Iceland and the Consulate of Iceland in New York.
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Foreign Minister Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson speaks about the imperative for "building back better" through global cooperation in the post-covid world, and offers Iceland's experience as a pioneer in renewable geothermal technology, R&D, sustainable fishing and ocean stewardship practices, and gender equality. He also shares Iceland's view on Arctic policy as the country continues its chairmanship of the Arctic Council through 2021, and how he hopes to continue Iceland's productive bilateral relationship with the U.S., after outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo became the first cabinet-level U.S. envoy to visit Iceland in 11 years. Foreign Minister Þórðarson's interview was granted in connection with the online expo, "How Do I Invest In Iceland?" produced by Promote Iceland and the Consulate of Iceland in New York.