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03. Jul 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE PC Joint Statement regarding World Refugee Day

03 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE PC Joint Statement regarding World Refugee Day Madame Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the United Kingdom, and my own country, Canada. In marking World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with millions of refugees and renew our commitment to addressing their humanitarian needs, addressing the root causes of forced displacement and finding lasting solutions. According to UNHCR’s Global Trends report, global displacement nearly doubled over the past decade

03. Jul 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus

03 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus Madam Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, who are members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and my own country, Germany.

19. Jun 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement in observance of pride month

19 June 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement in observance of pride month Mr. Chair, I give this statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Switzerland, the UK and my own country Norway. Throughout the month of June, Pride festivals take place in many countries around the world to celebrate love, diversity, inclusion, and equality

09. Jun 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

IAEA Board of Governors Meeting - Joint Statement on Nuclear Safety, Security, and Safeguards in Ukraine

09 June 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements IAEA Board of Governors Meeting - Joint Statement on Nuclear Safety, Security, and Safeguards in Ukraine Chair, I have the honour to deliver this joint statement on behalf of the following x delegations: Our delegations reaffirm our full support for the Agency’s ongoing efforts to help maintain nuclear safety and security in Ukraine, despite extremely challenging circumstances. We welcome the Agency’s continued physical presence at Ukraine’s five nuclear sites, including the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) as well as its nuclear safety and security missions at relevant electrical substations. Chair,

09. Jun 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

IAEA General Conference - Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic

09 June 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements IAEA General Conference - Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic states: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country, Sweden. 2

22. May 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement on the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus

22 May 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement on the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, who are members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and my own country Poland. The following participating States are also joining this statement:

17. May 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint statement for Diplomats for Equality: IDAHOBIT 2025

17 May 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint statement for Diplomats for Equality: IDAHOBIT 2025 Diplomats for Equality Vienna Celebrates the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on 17 May 2025 We –* – all welcome 17 May as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), as a celebration of sexual and gender diversity and inclusion around the world. Human rights are universal and apply equally to all people everywhere. That is why today and every day we work to address the ongoing discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people globally

17. May 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement by UK on the occasion of IDAHOBIT

17 May 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement by UK on the occasion of IDAHOBIT Thank you, Chair. I am delivering this statement on behalf of [Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland] and my own country, the United Kingdom. May 17th marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (known as IDAHOBIT)

08. May 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement on the occasion of "Europe day"

08 May 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement on the occasion of "Europe day" Mister Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. We would like to thank the European Union for raising this Current Issue. On 5 May, we celebrated Europe Day as the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Council of Europe

08. May 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Nordic-Baltic joint statement on the situation in report by the OSCE mission in Moldova

08 May 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Nordic-Baltic joint statement on the situation in report by the OSCE mission in Moldova Thank you, Mr. Chair I deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. We thank Ambassador Kelly Keiderling for a clear‑sighted report that underlines the OSCE Mission’s unique added value in Moldova

07. May 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Joint op-ed for the 80th anniversary of WWII

07 May 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Joint op-ed for the 80th anniversary of WWII This month we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in the most devastating conflict ever faced by humankind. In three months, we will mark the end of World War II with the surrender of the Empire of Japan in August 1945. But today, as we reflect on the end of WWII in Europe, we must also acknowledge a tragic reality: full-scale war has once again returned to the continent

10. Apr 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement on the continuously detoriating situation in Georgia

10 April 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement on the continuously detoriating situation in Georgia Thank you, Mr. Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom. As OSCE participating States, we have committed to upholding and defending fundamental human rights, democracy, and the rule of law—not only within our own borders, but across our shared OSCE region

03. Apr 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Statement on the recent events in Turkey

03 April 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Statement on the recent events in Turkey Thank you Mr chair, Iceland would like to align with the statement made by the European Union. We would also like to reiterate the foundational importance of democracy for the OSCE, and the participating State’s commitments to its values and principles. Freedom of expression, assembly, and independence of the judiciary are fundamental foundations of democracy

03. Apr 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Nordic-Baltic joint statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine

03 April 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Nordic-Baltic joint statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine Mr. Chairman, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Lithuania. We align ourselves with the Statement of the “26 European Union member states”

28. Mar 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Joint Statement on the Hungarian legislation restricting the right of peaceful assembly and the freedom of expression

28 March 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Joint Statement on the Hungarian legislation restricting the right of peaceful assembly and the freedom of expression We, the undersigned Embassies, are deeply concerned about the legislation passed on 18. 03. 2025 in Hungary that results in restrictions on the right of peaceful assembly and the freedom of expression

12. Mar 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE FSCPC - Statement on “Women, Peace and Security Agenda: towards women’s equal and full participation in peace and security governance”

12 March 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE FSCPC - Statement on “Women, Peace and Security Agenda: towards women’s equal and full participation in peace and security governance” Thank you, Mr. Chair As one of the most gender equal country in the world, Iceland has long been a strong proponent of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, globally and at home. We believe this is especially important now, in the context of both heightened global insecurities and an ongoing and systematic backlash against women’s rights around the world

06. Mar 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

OSCE Permanent Council - Nordic-Baltic statement on international women's day

06 March 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna OSCE Permanent Council - Nordic-Baltic statement on international women's day Mr. Chair, In addition to the statements already delivered on our behalf, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. Across the globe, women successfully contribute to building robust democracies, driving social progress, and fostering sustainable peace

06. Mar 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement by the "Gender Action Leaders" on International Women's Day

06 March 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement by the "Gender Action Leaders" on International Women's Day Thank you, Mr Chair, The following participating States have aligned with this statement…. On Saturday, 8 March, we will mark International Women’s Day. This year’s theme – “for all women and girls” - offers a timely reminder of the universality of women’s rights and the need for collective action which accounts for the needs of women and girls in all their diversity

06. Mar 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

IAEA Board of Governors - Joint statement by CA on Nuclear Safety, Security, and Safeguards in Ukraine

06 March 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements IAEA Board of Governors - Joint statement by CA on Nuclear Safety, Security, and Safeguards in Ukraine Chair, Canada has the honour to deliver this joint statement on behalf of the following x delegations: We appreciate the efforts of the IAEA Secretariat to monitor and report on nuclear safety, security, and safeguards implementation in Ukraine. We continue to support the Agency’s efforts, upon the request of Ukraine, to provide technical support and assistance to help ensure the safety and security of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities and activities.

27. Feb 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement on the occasion of Navalny's death

27 February 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement on the occasion of Navalny's death Thank you Mr Chair. I am making this statement on behalf of Albania, Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine and my own country the United Kingdom. Following the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death, which followed years of arbitrary detention in poor conditions, we extend our condolences to his family and reiterate that the ultimate responsibility for his death lies with the Russian authorities

21. Feb 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Other

EU Statement - CTBTO - On the occasion of the joint session of the Working Group A and Working Group B

21 February 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements EU Statement - CTBTO - On the occasion of the joint session of the Working Group A and Working Group B EU Statement - CTBTO - On the occasion of the joint session of the Working Group A and Working Group B Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

21. Feb 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Other

EU Statement - UNCAC - Second resumed 16th session of the Implementation Review Group (IRG)

21 February 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements EU Statement - UNCAC - Second resumed 16th session of the Implementation Review Group (IRG) EU Statement - UNCAC - Second resumed 16th session of the Implementation Review Group (IRG) Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

19. Feb 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Statements, Other

EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1098 Vienna, 19 February 2025

19 February 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1098 Vienna, 19 February 2025 EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1098 Vienna, 19 February 2025 Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements

13. Feb 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Statements, Other

EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Permanent Council No. 1508, 13 February 2025

13 February 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Permanent Council No. 1508, 13 February 2025 OSCE Permanent Council No. 1508 Vienna, 13 February 2025 EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine 1

12. Feb 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Statements, Other

EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1097 Vienna, 12 February 2025

12 February 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1097 Vienna, 12 February 2025 EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1097 Vienna, 12 February 2025 Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements

06. Feb 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Statements, Other

OSCE - EU Statement - On the Withdrawal of ODIHR’s Election Observation Mission from Tajikistan

06 February 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements OSCE - EU Statement - On the Withdrawal of ODIHR’s Election Observation Mission from Tajikistan OSCE Permanent Council No. 1507 Vienna, 6 February 2025 EU Statement on the Withdrawal of ODIHR’s Election Observation Mission from Tajikistan The European Union thanks the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights for its work in preparing and deploying an Election Observation Mission to Tajikistan ahead of the country‘s parliamentary elections

06. Feb 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Other

EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Permanent Council No. 1507, 6 February 2025

06 February 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Permanent Council No. 1507, 6 February 2025 OSCE Permanent Council No. 1507 Vienna, 6 February 2025 EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine 1

06. Feb 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Statements, Other

OSCE - EU Statement - Response to the Address by the Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe

06 February 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements OSCE - EU Statement - Response to the Address by the Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe OSCE Permanent Council No. 1507 Vienna, 6 February 2025 EU Statement in response to the Address by the Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe The European Union warmly welcomes to the Permanent Council the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg, H

05. Feb 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Statements, Other

EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1096 Vienna, 5 February 2025

05 February 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1096 Vienna, 5 February 2025 EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1096 Vienna, 5 February 2025 Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements

30. Jan 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus

30 January 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus Mr. Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, who are members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and my own country, Germany.

30. Jan 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

Déclaration de l’UE à l’occasion de la Journée internationale dédiée à la mémoire des victimes de la Shoah - OSCE

30 January 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Déclaration de l’UE à l’occasion de la Journée internationale dédiée à la mémoire des victimes de la Shoah - OSCE Conseil permanent de l’OSCE n°1506 Vienne, 30 janvier 2025

30. Jan 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Statements, Other

EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Permanent Council No. 1506, 30 January 2025

30 January 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - OSCE Permanent Council No. 1506, 30 January 2025 OSCE Permanent Council No. 1506 Vienna, 30 January 2025 EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine 1

30. Jan 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Statements, Other

OSCE - EU Statement - Response to the Inaugural Remarks by the OSCE Secretary General

30 January 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements OSCE - EU Statement - Response to the Inaugural Remarks by the OSCE Secretary General OSCE Permanent Council No. 1506 Vienna, 30 January 2025 EU Statement in Response to the Inaugural Remarks by the OSCE Secretary General The European Union warmly welcomes the newly appointed Secretary General of the OSCE, Feridun H

30. Jan 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Other

OSCE - EU Statement - Response to the Address by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Ms Pia Kauma

30 January 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE - EU Statement - Response to the Address by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Ms Pia Kauma OSCE Permanent Council No. 1506 Vienna, 30 January 2025 EU Statement in Response to the Address by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Ms Pia Kauma The European Union warmly welcomes Ms Pia Kauma, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, back to the Permanent Council

29. Jan 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Statements, Other

EU Opening Statement - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1095 Vienna, 29 January 2025

29 January 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements EU Opening Statement - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1095 Vienna, 29 January 2025 EU Opening Statement - OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1095 Vienna, 29 January 2025 Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements

29. Jan 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE FSC - National Statement on the welcoming of the new Spanish FSC chair

29 January 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE FSC - National Statement on the welcoming of the new Spanish FSC chair Thank you, Mr. Chair, Mr. Chair, Iceland warmly congratulates Spain on assuming the Chairpersonship of the Forum for Security Cooperation and thanks Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno for presenting Spain’s priorities for the upcoming trimester

23. Jan 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Other

OSCE - EU Statement - Response to the Opening Address by the Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, H.E. Ms. Elina Valtonen

23 January 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE - EU Statement - Response to the Opening Address by the Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, H. E. Ms

23. Jan 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement of the Nordic-Baltic Eight Countries - In response to the Opening Address by the Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, H.E. Ms. Elina Valtonen

23 January 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement of the Nordic-Baltic Eight Countries - In response to the Opening Address by the Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, H. E. Ms

19. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement on the human rights situation in Georgia; 1503rd meeting of the Permanent Council

19 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement on the human rights situation in Georgia; 1503rd meeting of the Permanent Council Thank you, Chair. I am making the following statement on behalf of Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Norway, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and my own country, the Netherlands. Our countries have been committed to partnership with Georgia and the Georgian people for more than three decades

12. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement on the international human rights day; 1502nd Meeting of the Permanent Council

12 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement on the international human rights day; 1502nd Meeting of the Permanent Council Madam Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States and my own country Canada. December 10th, Human Rights Day, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The UDHR laid the foundation for a series of widely ratified human rights treaties, which form much of the structure of international human rights law today

06. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Interpretative statement at the MC in relation to the decision on the appointment of the Director of of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

06 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Interpretative statement at the MC in relation to the decision on the appointment of the Director of of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights INTERPRETATIVE STATEMENT UNDER PARAGRAPH IV. 1(A)6 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND CO-OPERATION IN EUROPE

06. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Interpretative statement at the MC in relation to the decision on the appointment of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

06 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Interpretative statement at the MC in relation to the decision on the appointment of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media INTERPRETATIVE STATEMENT UNDER PARAGRAPH IV. 1(A)6 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND CO-OPERATION IN EUROPE In relation to the decision on the appointment of the of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFOM), we would like to make the following interpretative statement under paragraph IV. 1(A)6 of the OSCE Rules of Procedure on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Monaco, Norway, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and Iceland:

06. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Interpretative statement at the MC in relation to the decision on the appointment of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities

06 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Interpretative statement at the MC in relation to the decision on the appointment of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities In relation to the decision on the appointment of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, we would like to make the following interpretative statement under paragraph IV. 1(A)6 of the OSCE Rules of Procedure on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Czechia, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Monaco, Norway, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and Denmark:

06. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Interpretative statement at the MC in relation to the decision on the appointment of the OSCE Secretary General

06 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Interpretative statement at the MC in relation to the decision on the appointment of the OSCE Secretary General INTERPRETATIVE STATEMENT UNDER PARAGRAPH IV. 1(A)6 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND CO-OPERATION IN EUROPE In relation to the decision on the appointment of the OSCE Secretary General, we would like to make the following interpretative statement under paragraph IV. 1(A)6 of the OSCE Rules of Procedure on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Monaco, Norway, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and Canada

06. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement at the 31st meeting of the Ministerial Council

06 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement at the 31st meeting of the Ministerial Council Mr. Chair, Honorable Ministers, Madame Officer-in Charge/Secretary General Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Iceland wishes to wholeheartedly thank His Excellency, Foreign Minister Ian Borg, and the government of Malta for assuming this year’s leadership of the OSCE on very brief notice, and for successfully leading this organization through these incredibly challenging times. We particularly congratulate them on finding a consensus on the top 4 package and we remain optimistic for the remaining institutional issues

06. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Joint MC Statement on the Situation in Belarus

06 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Joint MC Statement on the Situation in Belarus I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, who are members of the informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States. The following participating States are also joining this statement: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Slovakia and Switzerland.

06. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint MC statement from NATO allies

06 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint MC statement from NATO allies STATEMENT BY THE DELEGATION OF SWEDEN (ALSO ON BEHALF OF ALBANIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CANADA, CZECHIA, CROATIA, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MONTENEGRO, THE NETHERLANDS, NORTH MACEDONIA, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, TÜRKİYE, THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) Mr. Chairperson, This statement is delivered on behalf of NATO Allies. 1

06. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint MC statement on Women, Peace and Security

06 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint MC statement on Women, Peace and Security I have the honour to deliver this joint statement on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) on behalf of the following 43 participating States: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and my own country Belgium.

06. Dec 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Joint MC statement on malicious activities conducted by the Russian Federation in the OSCE area

06 December 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Joint MC statement on malicious activities conducted by the Russian Federation in the OSCE area I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the following 42 participating States: Albania, Austria, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Georgia, Greece, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and my own country, Germany.