Bård Ivar Svendsen
@bardivarsvendsen.bsky.social
Norwegian diplomat and linguist based in Oslo. Have previously served as Ambassador to the Netherlands and to Azerbaijan, as Arctic Ambassador, as DCM to the USA and to Russia - and in several other functions at home and abroad
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Wrong again. You are witnessing Norway’s contribution to the defense of Ukraine’s freedom & independence as a sovereign democratic state, which Russia has unlawfully attacked for more than 11 years. Ukraine will never be russia #StandWithUkraine
September 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Wrong again. You are witnessing Norway’s contribution to the defense of Ukraine’s freedom & independence as a sovereign democratic state, which Russia has unlawfully attacked for more than 11 years. Ukraine will never be russia #StandWithUkraine
Happy to return to the Norwegian MFA as Director Staff Rotation, Recruitment and Competence Development! 🇳🇴 Working to ensure that our foreign service has the right people in the right places at the right time!
September 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Happy to return to the Norwegian MFA as Director Staff Rotation, Recruitment and Competence Development! 🇳🇴 Working to ensure that our foreign service has the right people in the right places at the right time!
At the White House today preparing for Thursday’s visit by Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre 🇳🇴🇺🇸 @norwayinusa.norway.no
April 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
At the White House today preparing for Thursday’s visit by Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre 🇳🇴🇺🇸 @norwayinusa.norway.no
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Thoughtful discussion yesterday on the “Future of Nordic Security,” hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Society and @swedeninusa.bsky.social. Our DCM, @bardivarsvendsen.bsky.social, took part in the panel moderated by Jack Detsch, with colleagues representing our Nordic neighbors. Thanks to all! 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪
March 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Thoughtful discussion yesterday on the “Future of Nordic Security,” hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Society and @swedeninusa.bsky.social. Our DCM, @bardivarsvendsen.bsky.social, took part in the panel moderated by Jack Detsch, with colleagues representing our Nordic neighbors. Thanks to all! 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪
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Eilif, the Embassy’s head chef, has been busy preparing for a big event this week! We stopped by the kitchen as he made macarons, focaccia, and game stew. 😋
March 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Eilif, the Embassy’s head chef, has been busy preparing for a big event this week! We stopped by the kitchen as he made macarons, focaccia, and game stew. 😋
An honour to receive General James Mattis, former US Secretary of Defense, in the Norwegian embassy 🇳🇴🇺🇸
March 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
An honour to receive General James Mattis, former US Secretary of Defense, in the Norwegian embassy 🇳🇴🇺🇸
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Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
February 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
Norway’s Prime Minister: We stand by Ukraine in their fair struggle for a just and lasting peace 🇳🇴🇺🇦
February 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Norway’s Prime Minister: We stand by Ukraine in their fair struggle for a just and lasting peace 🇳🇴🇺🇦
Norway, Denmark and Estonia talking to an American audience about Russian hybrid threats 👇
Engaging discussion today on "Transatlantic Resilience: Defending Critical Infrastructure in the Face of Russian Aggression." Our DCM, Bård Ivar Svendsen, participated in the panel along with 🇪🇪 Ambassador Kristjan Prikk and 🇩🇰 DCM Stig Piras. Thanks to the National Security Institute for organizing!
February 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Norway, Denmark and Estonia talking to an American audience about Russian hybrid threats 👇
Washington DC today: Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine has lasted 3 years. More important than ever to stand up for democracy and freedom! Putin must be defeated! 🇳🇴🇺🇦🇺🇸
February 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Washington DC today: Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine has lasted 3 years. More important than ever to stand up for democracy and freedom! Putin must be defeated! 🇳🇴🇺🇦🇺🇸
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Happy Sámi National Day! Each year on February 6, we celebrate the Sámi people and their rich cultural heritage. The Sámi are an indigenous people of Norway and other nearby Arctic countries. Lihkku beivviin!
February 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Happy Sámi National Day! Each year on February 6, we celebrate the Sámi people and their rich cultural heritage. The Sámi are an indigenous people of Norway and other nearby Arctic countries. Lihkku beivviin!
Happy to welcome Helal and Knut! 👇
Join us in welcoming our new interns, Helal and Knut! 🎉
February 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Happy to welcome Helal and Knut! 👇
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of so many lives in the tragic plane crash at DCA.
Our condolences to the families and loved ones in this difficult moment, and to the American people.
Our heart and thoughts are with you.
Our condolences to the families and loved ones in this difficult moment, and to the American people.
Our heart and thoughts are with you.
January 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We are deeply saddened by the loss of so many lives in the tragic plane crash at DCA.
Our condolences to the families and loved ones in this difficult moment, and to the American people.
Our heart and thoughts are with you.
Our condolences to the families and loved ones in this difficult moment, and to the American people.
Our heart and thoughts are with you.
Never forget
January 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Never forget
Washington DC this morning: Norwegian weather at the Norwegian embassy 🇳🇴🇺🇸
January 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Washington DC this morning: Norwegian weather at the Norwegian embassy 🇳🇴🇺🇸
Home for Christmas ❤️ Best wishes from our Norwegian Winter Wonderland 🎄
December 26, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Home for Christmas ❤️ Best wishes from our Norwegian Winter Wonderland 🎄
Fun to open the Norwegian Christmas market in Bethesda, Maryland 🇳🇴🇺🇸 Buying those Norwegian goods we just cannot live without 😝
December 8, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Fun to open the Norwegian Christmas market in Bethesda, Maryland 🇳🇴🇺🇸 Buying those Norwegian goods we just cannot live without 😝
Thanksgiving in Georgetown, Washington DC. Happy holidays!
November 28, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Thanksgiving in Georgetown, Washington DC. Happy holidays!
Fabulous Norwegian opera singer Lise Davidsen gave an excellent rendition of «Tosca» at the Metropolitan in New York City this weekend 👏👏👏
November 28, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Fabulous Norwegian opera singer Lise Davidsen gave an excellent rendition of «Tosca» at the Metropolitan in New York City this weekend 👏👏👏
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On 26 November 1942, the German ship S.S. Donau left Oslo, Norway, carrying 532 of Norway’s Jews en route to the Auschwitz camp, where they arrived on 1 December.
A total of 772 Norwegian Jews were deported for extermination. 26 survived the war.
A total of 772 Norwegian Jews were deported for extermination. 26 survived the war.
November 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM
On 26 November 1942, the German ship S.S. Donau left Oslo, Norway, carrying 532 of Norway’s Jews en route to the Auschwitz camp, where they arrived on 1 December.
A total of 772 Norwegian Jews were deported for extermination. 26 survived the war.
A total of 772 Norwegian Jews were deported for extermination. 26 survived the war.
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On this day, 26 November 1942, the German ship SS Donau left Oslo with 532 Norwegian Jews on board, headed for Auschwitz. The youngest was four months old. A dark day in Norway’s history.
Never forget. Follow @AuschwitzMuseum
Never again. Never forget. Follow @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
Never forget. Follow @AuschwitzMuseum
Never again. Never forget. Follow @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 7:07 AM
On this day, 26 November 1942, the German ship SS Donau left Oslo with 532 Norwegian Jews on board, headed for Auschwitz. The youngest was four months old. A dark day in Norway’s history.
Never forget. Follow @AuschwitzMuseum
Never again. Never forget. Follow @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
Never forget. Follow @AuschwitzMuseum
Never again. Never forget. Follow @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
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I dag er det 1000 dager siden Russland gikk til fullskala invasjon av Ukraina. Ukrainerne kjemper heroisk for friheten og retten til å styre sin egen retning. En av dem er «Keza». – Ukraina er frihet for meg, derfor kjemper jeg for Ukraina. Jeg håper at alt vil bli bra. Det er ikke noen annen vei.
November 19, 2024 at 9:13 AM
I dag er det 1000 dager siden Russland gikk til fullskala invasjon av Ukraina. Ukrainerne kjemper heroisk for friheten og retten til å styre sin egen retning. En av dem er «Keza». – Ukraina er frihet for meg, derfor kjemper jeg for Ukraina. Jeg håper at alt vil bli bra. Det er ikke noen annen vei.