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08. Jun 2026Environment Climate and Nature Protection, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Green Group World Ocean Day Communiqué

08 June 2026 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Green Group World Ocean Day Communiqué Green Group Communiqué on World Ocean Day, 8 June 2026 On World Ocean Day, we recognize and celebrate the ocean—Earth’s most vital life-support system and an irreplaceable resource that deserves immediate and sustained protection. Our ocean covers over 71% of Earth’s surface and is fundamental to planetary health. It regulates our climate, absorbs approximately a third of human-produced carbon dioxide, and generates more than half of the oxygen we breathe

03. Jun 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality

Iceland‘s membership in the Human Rights Council

Iceland‘s membership in the Human Rights Council Ministry for Foreign Affairs Iceland is a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2025 to 2027. During this time Iceland will actively contribute to the Council’s core mandate of advancing the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people and addressing human rights violations and abuses. Specific priorities include advancing the human rights of women and girls, upholding the rights of children, fighting discrimination against LGBTQI+ persons and addressing the linkages between human rights and the environment

29. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

War in Ukraine - Iceland's response

War in Ukraine - Iceland's response Ministry for Foreign Affairs The Government of Iceland strongly condemns Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine and stands in full solidarity with Ukraine and it's people. Iceland stands in full solidarity with its allies and close partners in supporting Ukraine and aligns itself completely with EU sanctions imposed on Russia in response to the invasion. Iceland supports United Nations agencies and other international organisations providing humanitarian assistance on the ground with financial contributions

29. May 2026Foreign Affairs, Security and Defense, Ukraine, European Affairs, Statements, Other, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Sopot Declaration - 29 May 2026

29 May 2026 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sopot Declaration - 29 May 2026 Sopot Declaration 29 May 2026 On 29 May 2026, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, and Sweden and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy met for the 23rd Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in Sopot, Poland, at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland.

29. May 2026Foreign Affairs, Security and Defense, Ukraine, European Affairs, Statements, Other, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Sopot Declaration - 29 May 2026

29 May 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sopot Declaration - 29 May 2026 Sopot Declaration 29 May 2026 On 29 May 2026, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, and Sweden and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy met for the 23rd Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in Sopot, Poland, at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland.

22. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Security and Defense, Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, Other, Statements

Statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Nordic-Baltic countries on Russia’s latest disinformation campaign

22 May 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Nordic-Baltic countries on Russia’s latest disinformation campaign The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Nordic-Baltic countries firmly reject Russia’s blatant disinformation campaign and false claims, supported by Belarus, following the airspace violations in the Nordic-Baltic region. We strongly condemn Russia’s threats of the use of force directed at Latvia and other countries in the region. Incidents involving drones entering NATO airspace are a direct consequence of Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Singapore

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Singapore UPR52 - Singapore Tuesday 12 May, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Singapore and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Sierra Leone

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Sierra Leone UPR52 – Sierra Leone Tuesday 12 May, 09:00-12:30 Statement by Iceland Thank you President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Sierra Leone and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: Ratify the Second Optional Protocol of the ICCPR

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Latvia

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Latvia UPR52 - Latvia Monday 11 May, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland (no 42 of 88) Thank you President Iceland welcomes the delegation of Latvia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 2

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Solomon Islands

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Solomon Islands UPR52 - Solomon Islands Monday 11 May, 09:30-12:00 Statement by Iceland Thank you vice President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of the Solomon Islands and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Seychelles

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Seychelles UPR52 - Seychelles Friday 8 May, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Seychelles and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Somalia

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Somalia UPR52 - Somalia Friday 8 May, 09:00-12:30 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Somalia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Palau

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Palau UPR52 - Palau Thursday 7 May, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Palau and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Denmark

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Denmark UPR52 – Kingdom of Denmark Thursday 7 May, 09:00-12:30 Statement by Iceland Mr. Vice President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of the Kingdom of Denmark and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Belgium

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Belgium UPR52 - Belgium Wednesday 6 May, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Belgium and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Paraguay

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Paraguay UPR52 - Paraguay Wednesday 6 May, 09:00-12:30 Statement by Iceland Thank you President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Paraguay and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: Strengthen existing legal frameworks to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, including femicide

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Estonia

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Estonia UPR52 - Estonia Tuesday 5 May, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Estonia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Mozambique

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Mozambique UPR52 - Mozambique Tuesday 5 May, 09:00-12:30 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Mozambique and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Niger

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Niger UPR52 - Niger Monday 4 May, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Niger and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

21. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Namibia

21 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Namibia UPR52 - Namibia Monday 4 May, 09:30-12:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Namibia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

20. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Reporting channels

Reporting channels Ministry for Foreign Affairs Iceland‘s Ministry for Foreign Affairs is responsible for carrying out Iceland’s international development cooperation in accordance with laws No. 121/2008 and Iceland‘s policy for international development cooperation. Development cooperation funds are used in many ways, for example with funding to implementation partners and organizations, but also in the MFA’s work, including work on-site in developing countries

20. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Multinational opportunities

Multinational opportunities Ministry for Foreign Affairs Opportunities for Icelandic companies at international organizations There is high demand for advice and services from Icelandic companies in the activities of international organizations (multinational organizations). International organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank maintain extensive activities in the field of development cooperation and call for the involvement of member states such as Iceland through the following channels. Expert lists for the World Bank and other organizations Icelandic companies and self-employed consultants can offer services for projects around the world, meanwhile gain experience and skills in international cooperation

08. May 2026Statements, Security and Defense, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

Joint Press Statement - Iceland - UK Bilateral Defence Consultations

08 May 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Press Statement - Iceland - UK Bilateral Defence Consultations The regular Bilateral and Defence Dialogue between Iceland and the United Kingdom took place in Reykjavík on May 7th and 8th with discussions focusing on bilateral relations, international affairs, regional and global security, and bilateral and regional defence cooperation.

08. May 2026Statements, Security and Defense, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

Joint Press Statement - Iceland - UK Bilateral Defence Consultations

08 May 2026 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Press Statement - Iceland - UK Bilateral Defence Consultations The regular Bilateral and Defence Dialogue between Iceland and the United Kingdom took place in Reykjavík on May 7th and 8th with discussions focusing on bilateral relations, international affairs, regional and global security, and bilateral and regional defence cooperation.

06. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Ministry for Foreign Affairs The Icelandic Embassy in Sierra Leone was formally established in May 2024. The primary purpose of the embassy is to oversee development cooperation. Development cooperation between Iceland and Sierra Leone began in 2018 with Iceland‘s collaboration with the West African Regional Fisheries Project (WARFP), funded by the World Bank, with the overall objective of supporting the sustainable use of marine resources and enhancing livelihoods in fishing communities

06. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Development cooperation between Iceland and Uganda

Development cooperation between Iceland and Uganda Ministry for Foreign Affairs Iceland and Uganda have worked together in the field of development cooperation since 2000, first under the Icelandic International Development Cooperation Agency (ICEIDA) and later under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs when ICEIDA was integrated into the Ministry. The Embassy of Iceland in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, officially opened in 2004. To begin with, the focus was on fisheries, but soon attention was paid to other areas, especially education, water and sanitation

06. May 2026Statements, Security and Defense, Foreign Affairs, Other, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Joint Statement - Nordic Defence Cooperation

06 May 2026 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement - Nordic Defence Cooperation On May 5-6 the Nordic Ministers of Defence gathered in Trøndelag under Norway's chairship of NORDEFCO in 2026. The ongoing burden shift in NATO requires us to take more responsibility in Europe and the Nordic region. Acknowledging this, we discussed how the Nordic countries can strengthen defence cooperation within the framework of the Alliance

03. May 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Namibia

03 May 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Namibia UPR52 - Namibia Monday 4 May, 09:30-12:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Namibia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

03. May 2026Statements, Other, Human Rights and Equality, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Media Freedom Coalition statement on World Press Freedom Day 2026

03 May 2026 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Media Freedom Coalition statement on World Press Freedom Day 2026 Media Freedom Coalition statement on World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2026 On this World Press Freedom Day, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, recognise the vital yet increasingly perilous role that journalists and media workers play in conflict situations, and the important link between a free media and both global and national security. The theme of this year’s World Press Freedom Day is “Shaping a Future at Peace”. At a time when international peace seems more elusive than it has for a long time, a free, independent, pluralistic media can make an important contribution to both achieving and sustaining peace

30. Apr 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Security and Defense, Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Brussels, Statements, Other

Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs

30 April 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia continuing its war of aggression against Ukraine, and an urgent need for Europe to step up and take greater responsibility for shaping its future.