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Iceland - Relations with U.S. (Notes)

U.S.-ICELANDIC RELATIONS U.S. policy aims to maintain close, cooperative relations with Iceland, both as a NATO ally and as a friend interested in the shared objectives of enhancing world peace; respect for human rights; economic development; arms control; and law enforcement cooperation, including the fight against terrorism, narcotics, and human trafficking. Moreover, the United States endeavors to strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations. Principal U.S. Officials Ambassador--Carol van Voorst Deputy Chief of Mission--Neil Klopfenstein Political Officer--Brad Evans Economic/Commercial Officer--Fiona Evans Management Officer--Richard Johnson Information Management Officer (acting)--Steve Ackerman Public Affairs Officer--Sally Hodgson Consular Officer--Allen Kepchar Regional Security Officer--Peter A. Dinoia The U.S. Embassy in Iceland is located at Laufasvegur 21, Reykjavík [tel. (354) 562-9100]. The Embassys web site is http://reykjavik.usembassy.gov/