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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

06. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Other

Joint Statement of 24 diplomatic missions on the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

06 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement of 24 diplomatic missions on the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli We the diplomatic missions of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, representing member countries of the Media Freedom Coalition and aligned embassies to Georgia, condemn the disproportionate and politicized sentencing of Mzia Amaglobeli to 2 years in prison. Mzia Amaglobeli’s case is further aggravated by her prolonged pretrial detention, during which her health condition and especially eyesight has deteriorated significantly.

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

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.25: Women’s economic empowerment

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 25: Women’s economic empowerment Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: General comment delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 25 Accelerating efforts to achieving women’s economic empowerment Mr

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 EoV - A/HRC/59/L.8: Access to medicines, vaccines and other health products

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 8: Access to medicines, vaccines and other health products Human Rights Council – 59th session Adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 8 Access to medicines, vaccines and other health products Mr

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.22 Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 22 Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: General comment delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 22 Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation Mr

08. Jul 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L.17: Human Rights and Climate Change

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 17: Human Rights and Climate Change Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: General comment delivered by Iceland on A/HRC/59/L. 17 as orally revised Human Rights and Climate Change Mr

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 EoV - A/HRC/59/L.2: IE SOGI

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 2: IE SOGI HRC59 adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 2 Mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Mr

07. 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 EoV - A/HRC/59/L.12: The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights

07 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 12: The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 12 as orally revised The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights Mr

04. 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 EoV - A/HRC/59/L.1/Rev.1: Discontinuation of the Mandate of the SR on Eritrea

04 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 1/Rev. 1: Discontinuation of the Mandate of the SR on Eritrea Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L

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 marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

03 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Mister Chair,

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.

03. 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 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Joint statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 30 June 2025 Mr. President,

03. 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 - NB8 statement - ID on the HC's report on technical cooperation in Colombia

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on the HC's report on technical cooperation in Colombia Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner report on technical cooperation in Colombia Joint statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 3 July 2025 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for his latest report and the insightful recommendations. We would also like to express our support for the work of the OHCHR in Colombia and highlight the importance of ensuring its funding

03. 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 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on human rights in Ukraine

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on human rights in Ukraine Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 10: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner's oral update on the situation of human rights in Ukraine and the interim report of the Secretary-General on the situation in human rights in Crimea Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 3 of July, 2025 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for this update and Secretary General for his report.

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on contemporary forms of racism

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on contemporary forms of racism Human Rights Council – 59thsession Item 9: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerances Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 3 July 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her two reports: one on the so-called glorification of Nazism, the other on intersectionality from a racial justice perspective

03. 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 - JST - Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine Human Rights Council – 59th Session Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability (AAU) – Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on his report on Ukraine Delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 3 July 2025 Mr. President, I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine’.

03. Jul 2025Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Iceland: A Strategic Gateway for Indian MSMEs

On the occasion of International MSME Day, the India SME Forum brought together policymakers, diplomats, and entrepreneurs to deliberate on global market access and innovation-driven growth. Speaking at the conclave, Rahul Chongtham, Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of Iceland in India, offered compelling insights into why Iceland could be an attractive and strategic partner for Indian MSMEs looking to expand globally.

30. Jun 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 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change

30 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Joint statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 30 June 2025 Mr. President,

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in Burundi

27 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in Burundi Human Rights Council ‒ 59th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi Joint statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 27 June 2025 President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his oral update. We remain deeply concerned about the widespread and serious human rights violations and abuses that continue to take place in the context of widespread impunity in Burundi

27. Jun 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 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report and oral update of SR on situation of human rights in Myanmar

27 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report and oral update of SR on situation of human rights in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 59th Session EID on HC report and oral update of SR on situation of human rights in Myanmar Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 27 June 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner and the Special Rapporteur for the comprehensive reports. We express deep concern regarding the ongoing massive attacks and violence against civilians, further harming communities in the aftermath of devastating earthquake

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union Discrimination and harassment against LGBTI persons have no place anywhere in the world. Equality, freedom, human dignity, non-discrimination and justice are fundamental universal values that the EU firmly upholds. They are applicable to all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union Discrimination and harassment against LGBTI persons have no place anywhere in the world. Equality, freedom, human dignity, non-discrimination and justice are fundamental universal values that the EU firmly upholds. They are applicable to all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia The European Union and its Member States, together with international partners, stand in solidarity with Czechia regarding the malicious cyber campaign that targeted its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Czechia determined the cyber-attack has been perpetrated by the Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (APT31) that is associated with the Ministry of State Security of China. In recent years, malicious cyber activities linked to this country and targeting the EU and its Member States have increased

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia The European Union and its Member States, together with international partners, stand in solidarity with Czechia regarding the malicious cyber campaign that targeted its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Czechia determined the cyber-attack has been perpetrated by the Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (APT31) that is associated with the Ministry of State Security of China. In recent years, malicious cyber activities linked to this country and targeting the EU and its Member States have increased

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union The European Union is following very closely the situation in the Middle East and expresses its deepest concern at the dangerous escalation that threatens to destabilise the Middle East following Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s response. The EU reiterates its strong commitment to regional security, including the security of the State of Israel, and calls on all sides to abide by international law, show restraint and refrain from taking further steps which could lead to serious consequences such as potential radioactive release.

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union The European Union is following very closely the situation in the Middle East and expresses its deepest concern at the dangerous escalation that threatens to destabilise the Middle East following Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s response. The EU reiterates its strong commitment to regional security, including the security of the State of Israel, and calls on all sides to abide by international law, show restraint and refrain from taking further steps which could lead to serious consequences such as potential radioactive release.

26. Jun 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 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation

26 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation The Human Rights Council – 59th Session Panel discussion on the realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 26 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation are foundational for human dignity, health and equality

25. Jun 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 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the independence of judges and lawyers

25 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the independence of judges and lawyers Human Rights Council - 59th Session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 25 June 2025 Thank you, President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report and we reaffirm our commitment to the rights of Indigenous Peoples. In the context of the report, we wish to highlight a few examples from our own region:

25. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Speeches and Articles, Other

Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland

25 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland Statement from Denmark, Iceland, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom, 24 June, The Hague, Netherlands Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of Allied unity and solidarity. FLF Finland will be located in the Rovaniemi and Sodankylä regions in Northern Finland and will be relevant to the wider region. By creating conditions for rapidly receiving, integrating and deploying Allied units into the region, FLF Finland will strengthen NATO’s posture and deterrence against Russia