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07 April 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs introduces Iceland's fourth National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security

Iceland’s fourth National Action Plan (NAP) on Women Peace and Security has been published. The NAP sets out the government’s policy for implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325, and the broader Women, Peace and Security Agenda until 2030.

12 March 2025

Minister announces defence policy formulation and actions

Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, presented a proposal to the government yesterday for the formulation of a policy for Iceland's security and defence. The new coalition government's platform from 21 December 2024 states that a security and defence policy will be formulated.…

07 March 2025Embassy of Iceland in Paris

The Minister for Foreign Affairs addressed a UNESCO conference on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan

The dire situation of women and girls in Afghanistan was discussed at a conference held at the initiative of Iceland at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris today on the occasion of International Women's Day. A video address from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms.…

26 February 2025

Iceland and Georgia sign air services agreement

An air services agreement between Iceland and Georgia was signed in Reykjavík today. This is the first air services agreement between the two countries, but preparations for the agreement began in 2018. Martin Eyjólfsson, Permanent Secretary of State, and Givi Davitashvili, Director of the Civil Aviation Agency of Georgia, signed the agreement.

24 February 2025

Minister puts emphasis on safeguarding human rights and international system in address to UN Human Rights Council

Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir today delivered her address to the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. In her speech, Foreign Minister Gunnarsdóttir emphasized the need to safeguard the United Nations and the international system established after World War II.…

21 January 2025

Regular Consultation Meeting on Bilateral Relations between Iceland and Greenland

Senior officials from Iceland and Greenland met in Reykjavík on Wednesday to review the bilateral cooperation between the countries. The meeting was part of regular consultations between the countries based on a cooperation declaration signed by the Prime Ministers of Iceland Greenland in Reykjavík on 13 October 2022 on increased cooperation.…

09 January 2025

The Minister for Foreign Affairs’ working visit to Ukraine

Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, made a working visit to Ukraine on Tuesday.

09 January 2025

Finland conducts its first NATO Air Policing Mission in Iceland

A Finnish fighter detachment will arrive in Iceland by the end of January for a NATO Air Policing Mission. The detachment consists of four F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets and up to 50 personnel.

06 January 2025

Iceland takes seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council

On January 1st, Iceland became a Member of the United Nations Human Rights Council and will serve for a three-year term, or until the end of 2027.

22 December 2024

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir assumes role as Minister for Foreign Affairs

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir assumed the role of Minister for Foreign Affairs today, succeeding Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, the outgoing Minister. Þorgerður Katrín becomes the the fifth woman to hold this position.

19 December 2024

Popular course on security and defence issues

Around 50 people have now completed an in-depth course on security and defence issues, conducted jointly by the Directorate for Defence at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice. Altogether three fully subscribed courses have been held so far.

18 December 2024

JEF Leaders' Summit Emphasizes Continued Support for Ukraine

Security developments in Europe, support for Ukraine, and increased defence cooperation were among the topics discussed by the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) at their summit in Tallinn, Estonia, which concluded today. Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir attended the meeting on behalf of the Prime Minister.