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UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 217th session of the Executive Board
09 October 2023
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Embassy of Iceland in Paris
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 217th session of the Executive Board
National statement of Iceland
217th session of the Executive Board of UNESCO, October 2023
Delivered by the Permanent Delegate of Iceland, Ms Auðbjörg Halldórsdóttir
Ms Chairperson of the Executive Board, Ms Director-General,
Mr President of the General Conference,
Excellencies, distinguished colleagues,
Let me start by thanking you, Madame Chairperson, for your excellent stewardship of the Executive Board.
I would like to second your opening words on the horrific events that took place over the weekend.