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09. Sep 2025Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Report now available: 2025 Canada-Iceland Seminar on Geopolitics and Security in the Arctic and North Atlantic

For a copy of the report summarizing discussions held under Chatham House rules. The seminar was jointly organized by University of Manitoba’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies (CDSS) and Department of Icelandic Language and Literature, the Embassy of Canada to Iceland, the Embassy of Iceland to Canada, the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN), the Canada Research Chair in the Study of the Canadian North at Trent University, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, and the University of Iceland’s Institute of International Affairs.

09. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Human rights situation in Georgia

09 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Human rights situation in Georgia 60th Session of the Human Rights Council Joint statement on the human rights situation in Georgia Item 2 General debate Tuesday, 9 September 2025 Speaking time: 1:30 min Mr President, I deliver this statement on behalf of a group of countries. We would like to draw the Council’s attention to the deteriorating human rights situation in Georgia, particularly to the legislation adopted since 2024, which tends to unduly limit freedoms of expression, assembly and association and thus does not align with international human rights standards.

09. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on the FFM on the Sudan

09 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on the FFM on the Sudan STATEMENT Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan Statement delivered by Ambassador Mr. Tormod C. ENDRESEN, Permanent Representative of Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 08 September 2025 President, The Nordic and Baltic countries thank the FFM for its report and welcome its recommendations

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

OSCE Special Permanent Council No 1532 - 9 September 2025

09 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna OSCE Special Permanent Council No 1532 - 9 September 2025 EU Statement on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

09. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 2: General Debate

09 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 2: General Debate Human Rights Council – 60th Session Item 2: General Debate Statement delivered by Iceland 9 September 2025 Mr. President Human rights are under attack globally. Each crisis demands this Council’s full attention and unified response

09. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on the Democratic Republic of Congo

09 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on the Democratic Republic of Congo Human Rights Council 60th session Items 2&10, Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (res. S-37/1 & res. 57/34) Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 9 September 2025 Mr President, Thank you to the High Commissioner, the Team of International Experts, and the Fact-Finding Mission for your reports

09. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on right to development

09 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on right to development UN Human Rights Council 60th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to development Statement of the Republic of Lithuania, on behalf of Nordic-Baltic States - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden 9 September 2025 (1:30 min, 217 words) Thank you, Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. Mr

08. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

08 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action Human Rights Council 60th Session Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: Following up on the CSW69 Beijing+30 Action Agenda Statement by Iceland Monday, 8 September 2025 Mr. /Madame Chair The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was a historic achievement where the world came together thirty years ago with groundbreaking commitments to gender equality. We have come a long way, and critical progress has been made

08. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on Afghanistan

08 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on Afghanistan Human Rights Council ‒ 60th session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 8 September 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the OHCHR for its important report, which draws attention to the dire situation in Afghanistan

08. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on Myanmar

08 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on Myanmar Human Rights Council 60th Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on reports of HC and Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 8 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We reiterate our strong support for the critical work of the IIMM. Its latest report provides further evidence of serious crimes, including war crimes and crimes against humanity committed across Myanmar

08. Sep 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 - Iceland's National Statement

08 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements IAEA General Conference - Iceland's National Statement Mr President, First, let me congratulate you on assuming the Presidency of this year’s General Conference. Iceland also welcomes the Republic of Maldives as a new member of the IAEA. As we gather here in times of multiple military conflicts and serious challenges to global peace and security, let me start by underlining the pivotal importance of protecting multilateralism and upholding international law, including the architecture for arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation

05. Sep 2025Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments, Speeches and Articles, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) 3-5 September 2025

05 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) 3-5 September 2025 EU Statement : Open-ended Intergovernmental Working GRoup on Asset Recovery Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

29. Aug 2025Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

Joint Statement on the situation in Palestine

29 August 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement on the situation in Palestine The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City. We reiterate that the intensification of military operations will endanger the lives of hostages who cruelly remain at the hands of Hamas and will lead to the intolerable deaths of innocent Palestinian civilians, including women, children and elderly people. We also denounce the forced displacement of Palestinians, which represents a flagrant violation of international law

29. Aug 2025Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

Joint Statement on the situation in Palestine

29 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement on the situation in Palestine The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City. We reiterate that the intensification of military operations will endanger the lives of hostages who cruelly remain at the hands of Hamas and will lead to the intolerable deaths of innocent Palestinian civilians, including women, children and elderly people. We also denounce the forced displacement of Palestinians, which represents a flagrant violation of international law

21. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint Statement on E1 plans

21 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement on E1 plans The decision by the Israeli Higher Planning Committee to approve plans for settlement construction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem, is unacceptable and a violation of international law. We condemn this decision and call for its immediate reversal in the strongest terms. Minister Smotrich says this plan will make a two-state solution impossible by dividing any Palestinian state and restricting Palestinian access to Jerusalem

21. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint Statement on E1 plans

21 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement on E1 plans The decision by the Israeli Higher Planning Committee to approve plans for settlement construction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem, is unacceptable and a violation of international law. We condemn this decision and call for its immediate reversal in the strongest terms. Minister Smotrich says this plan will make a two-state solution impossible by dividing any Palestinian state and restricting Palestinian access to Jerusalem

21. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza

21 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza. Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war. Access to conflict zones is vital to carrying out this role effectively

21. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza

21 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza. Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war. Access to conflict zones is vital to carrying out this role effectively

19. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada on their support to Ukraine

19 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada on their support to Ukraine We, the Foreign Ministers of the five Nordic countries and Canada, meeting in Nuuksio, Finland, on 19 August 2025, welcome the joint efforts by the United States, Ukraine and Europe to stop the killing, to end Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, and to achieve just and lasting peace. We welcome the stated commitment by the United States to provide, together with Europe and Canada, security guarantees for Ukraine. The Nordic countries and Canada are ready to play an active role in combining the efforts of the Coalition of the Willing with those of the United States to ensure the strength and credibility of these security guarantees

19. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada on their support to Ukraine

19 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada on their support to Ukraine We, the Foreign Ministers of the five Nordic countries and Canada, meeting in Nuuksio, Finland, on 19 August 2025, welcome the joint efforts by the United States, Ukraine and Europe to stop the killing, to end Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, and to achieve just and lasting peace.

12. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

12 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza Joint statement on behalf of 32 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation

12. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

12 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza Joint statement on behalf of 32 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation

10. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on Gaza

10 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on Gaza The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the recent announcement by the Government of Israel of the intensification of the occupation and the military offensive, including in Gaza city. This decision will only deepen the humanitarian crisis and further endanger the remaining hostages’ lives. This operation will lead to an unacceptable high toll of deaths and the forced displacement of nearly one million Palestinian civilians

10. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on Gaza

10 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement on Gaza The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the recent announcement by the Government of Israel of the intensification of the occupation and the military offensive, including in Gaza city. This decision will only deepen the humanitarian crisis and further endanger the remaining hostages’ lives. This operation will lead to an unacceptable high toll of deaths and the forced displacement of nearly one million Palestinian civilians

29. Jul 2025Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister for Foreign Affairs takes part in a high-level conference on the two-state solution

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, reiterated Iceland’s firm belief in the equal rights of Israelis and Palestinians to self-determination, as well as the conviction that recognizing an independent Palestinian state is the only way forward to build lasting peace and stability in the region, in her address at the United Nations high-level conference on the two-state solution.

29. Jul 2025Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister for Foreign Affairs takes part in a high-level conference on the two-state solution

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, reiterated Iceland’s firm belief in the equal rights of Israelis and Palestinians to self-determination, as well as the conviction that recognizing an independent Palestinian state is the only way forward to build lasting peace and stability in the region, in her address at the United Nations high-level conference on the two-state solution.

29. Jul 2025Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Palestína, Conflict in the Middle East, Mið-Austurlönd, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement: Int. Conference on the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution

29 July 2025 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: Int. Conference on the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Statement by H. E

29. Jul 2025Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Other, Speeches and Articles

Statement at the United Nations Conference on the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine 29 July 2025

29 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statement at the United Nations Conference on the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine 29 July 2025 Statement by Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland At the United Nations Conference on the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine 29 July 2025 Distinguished Co-chairs, dear colleagues Iceland recognized the independence and sovereignty of the State of Palestine in 2011, being one of the first in Western Europe to do so.

25. Jul 2025Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

EU Court Rules in Trademark Dispute Over ‘Iceland’

The General Court of the European Union has confirmed the decision of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to invalidate Iceland Foods Ltd. exclusive right to the word mark and figurative mark ICELAND. The General Court dismissed claims of annulment brought by the supermarket chain and agreed that the term “Iceland” is descriptive of the geographical origin of goods and services and cannot function as an exclusive trademark.

21. Jul 2025Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on behalf of 31 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories

21 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on behalf of 31 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories We, the signatories listed below, come together with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. The Israeli government’s aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity

21. Jul 2025Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on behalf of 31 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories

21 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement on behalf of 31 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories We, the signatories listed below, come together with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. The Israeli government’s aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity

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

Diplomatic Community Joint Statement - Bratislava

19 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Diplomatic Community Joint Statement - Bratislava As Slovakia celebrates Pride across the country, including in Malacky on June 21, Banská Bystrica and Prešov on June 28, Bratislava on July 19, and Košice on August 23, we, the undersigned embassies and institutions, stand firmly with the LGBTI community who are an integral part of Slovak society and continue to strive for full equality. Pride is a powerful reminder that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, regardless of how they identify themselves or whom they love.

17. 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 on Georgia

17 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement on Georgia Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union on recent developments in Georgia 11 July 2025 We, the Foreign Ministers of European democracies, are disturbed and deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Georgia.

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

UNODC - Crime Congress – Abu Dhabi Declaration : General comments from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden.

15 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements UNODC - Crime Congress – Abu Dhabi Declaration : General comments from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Topic: Ensuring equal access to justice for all: towards safe and secure societies while respecting the rule of law (Workshop 2). By taking measures to prohibit and prevent torture and other ill-treatment, including through efforts to ratify and improve implementation of the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT), States can directly contribute to the implementation of Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

14. Jul 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia

14 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia Joint statement of 11 July 2025 by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union on recent developments in Georgia. We, the Foreign Ministers of European democracies, are disturbed and deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Georgia. We strongly condemn the recent, politically motivated, imprisonment and detention of the leaders of Georgian opposition, clearly designed to stifle political opposition in Georgia, a few months ahead of the local elections

14. Jul 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia

14 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia Joint statement of 11 July 2025 by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union on recent developments in Georgia. We, the Foreign Ministers of European democracies, are disturbed and deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Georgia. We strongly condemn the recent, politically motivated, imprisonment and detention of the leaders of Georgian opposition, clearly designed to stifle political opposition in Georgia, a few months ahead of the local elections

11. Jul 2025Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister visits USS Newport News in Grundartangi Harbour

Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Ms. Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir visited the US submarine USS Newport News in Grundartangi harbour yesterday. The submarine is in Iceland for a regular service visit. This is the not the first time a nuclear-powered US submarine enters Icelandic territorial waters; however, this is the first service visit of such a vessel to an Icelandic port. The USS Newport is a Los Angeles-class vessel with a crew of around 140 personnel and does not carry nuclear weapons.

08. Jul 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L.18: Working group on discrimination against women and girls

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 18: Working group on discrimination against women and girls Human Rights Council – 59th session Adoptions: General Comment delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 18 Working group on discrimination against women and girls Mr