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      28. Feb 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Equality, Conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine

      Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs calls for collective action at the Human Rights Council

      Iceland’s Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson stressed the importance of collective action to address the regression of human rights as he delivered Iceland’s speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva yesterday.

      28. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC55 - NB8 statement - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

      28 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 February 2024 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the High Commissioner for his important reporting

      26. Feb 2024Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Permanent Secretary of State, Mr. Martin Eyjólfsson, travelled to New Delhi for Nordic-Baltic participation in the Raisina Dialogue

      On 21-23 February, the Permanent Secretary of State, Mr. Martin Eyjólfsson, visited New Delhi in the company of Nordic-Baltic colleagues to attend the annual Raisina Dialogue. The trip was undertaken jointly within the framework of the Nordic Baltic cooperation (NB8).

      26. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC55 - NB8 statement - Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities

      26 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 1: Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming Theme: Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full and effective participation and inclusion in society Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 26 February 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Lithuania.

      24. Feb 2024Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Long-term support to Ukraine

      The Government of Iceland will put forward a five-year plan to Althingi to cement Iceland‘s long-term commitment of support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia‘s illegal invasion. Iceland will also continue to support Ukraine on its path to Euro-Atlantic integration.

      23. Feb 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 23 February 2024

      23 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 23 February 2024 Statement delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland H. E. Mr

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

      Joint Statement at the Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council, 21 February 2024

      21 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement at the Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council, 21 February 2024 Joint Statement delivered by Ambassador Christophe Kamp at the Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council, 21 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      19. Feb 2024Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Support for Ukraine on the top of the agenda at the Munich Security Conference

      Growing concerns over the state of international affairs were central to discussions at the annual Munich Security Conference held in Germany. Broad consensus on the importance of supporting Ukraine's defence and safeguarding democratic values were the issues that topped the agenda. Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson participated in the conference and had multiple bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the conference.

      15. Feb 2024Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Iceland co-leads the Demining Coalition

      Iceland is among 20 countries that intend to support Ukraine in mine detection and clearance, with a declaration of intent signed in Brussels yesterday in connection with the NATO Defense Ministers' meeting.

      15. Feb 2024Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      NATO Defence Ministers focus on deterrence and Ukraine in Brussels

      Strengthening defence and deterrence and closer cooperation with Ukraine were among the topics of discussion at the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) defence ministers' meeting in Brussels today. Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson attended the meeting.

      13. Feb 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Joint Nordic statement on agenda item 3: Evaluation: A meta-synthesis on UN-Women’s advocacy and communication

      13 February 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic statement on agenda item 3: Evaluation: A meta-synthesis on UN-Women’s advocacy and communication Joint Nordic Statement by H. E. Mr

      09. Feb 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Joint Nordic statement on agenda item 6: Update on UNICEF humanitarian action

      09 February 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement on agenda item 6: Update on UNICEF humanitarian action Joint Nordic statement by Ms. Christine Björk Councellor, Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations First Regular Session 2024 of the UNICEF Executive Board Agenda item 6: Update on UNICEF humanitarian action 7 February 2024 Mr/Madam President, dear colleagues, I make this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and my own country, Sweden. Let me start by thanking UNICEF for the organisation’s work to continuously save lives and alleviate suffering in a globally challenging context with multiple and simultaneous crises

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

      Joint Statement on Concerns Related to Human Dimension Commitments in Belarus at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 February 2024

      08 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Concerns Related to Human Dimension Commitments in Belarus at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 February 2024 Joint Statement on Concerns Related to Human Dimension Commitments in Belarus delivered by Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      07. Feb 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Development Cooperation, Embassy of Iceland in Lilongwe, Mission

      Iceland supports human rights in Malawi

      Representatives of the Embassy of Iceland in Malawi, together with representatives of the Embassy of Norway and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), signed an agreement on Friday to support institutions and organizations that protect human rights in the country. Earlier last week work on a new administrative building in the Mangochi district was officially launched. The project is significant as it is financed jointly by the Icelandic and Malawian governments.

      01. Feb 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 1 February 2024

      01 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 1 February 2024 Statement by Iceland delivered by Ambassador Helga Hauksdóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 1 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      30. Jan 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Joint statement for agenda item 10: Statement by the Executive Director of UNOPS

      30 January 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement for agenda item 10: Statement by the Executive Director of UNOPS Statement by H. E. Mr

      30. Jan 2024Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Financial support for UNRWA delayed

      Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, decided on Friday to delay the disbursement of Iceland’s annual core contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) following reports of allegations of the involvement of twelve UNRWA employees in the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7. The decision to delay the disbursement was made to enable necessary consultations with key partners and to seek further clarifications from UNRWA.

      26. Jan 2024Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the International Court of Justice's Order

      The Icelandic government has repeatedly called for a humanitarian ceasefire in order to ease the suffering of the people of Gaza. Today's Order of the International Court of Justice on provisional measures is a testament to the dire situation in Gaza and the obligations of the parties to the conflict to protect civilians. The Icelandic government respects the Court's Order and calls for its full and effective implementation.

      25. Jan 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 January 2024

      25 January 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 January 2024 Statement by Iceland delivered by Ambassador Helga Hauksdóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 January 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      25. Jan 2024Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      New multi-year framework agreements with OCHA and CERF

      Einar Gunnarsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations in Geneva, and Ramesh Rajasingham, Head and Representative of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) in Geneva, signed two new multi-year framework agreements outlining Iceland’s continued flexible and predictable financial support to OCHA and the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), two long-standing humanitarian partners of the Icelandic Government.

      20. Jan 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Embassy of Iceland in Brussels, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Other

      Council Decision of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

      20 January 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Council Decision of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2024/385 of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Ministry for Foreign Affairs Conflict in the Middle East Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Foreign Affairs

      12. Jan 2024Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Norwegian Air Force conducts air policing around Iceland

      A flight squadron from the Norwegian Air Force is expected to arrive in the country on Monday to conduct a NATO air policing mission in Iceland for the next few weeks. This will be the eighth time that the Norwegians have supported the mission, with the Norwegian Air Force last deployment present in the country in January and February of 2023.

      02. Jan 2024Embassy of Iceland in Tokyo, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Embassy of Iceland in Tokyo opening hours 2024

      The reception of the Embassy of Iceland in Tokyo is open on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 10.00 to 16.00.

      28. Dec 2023Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Iceland takes part in NATO Cyber Defense Exercise

      Iceland recently participated in the annual NATO Cyber Defense Exercise, Cyber Coalition 2023, along with 35 allied and partner countries. This was the first time Iceland took part in the exercise. Its goal was to test the collective defence capabilities and coordination of the countries' cyber defence forces in response to a major cyber attack.

      23. Dec 2023Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Iceland joins two coalitions supporting Ukraine

      Iceland will join two coalitions providing support to Ukraine, the IT coalition and the Demining coalition.

      22. Dec 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      UNRWA Explanation of Vote in 5th Committee

      22 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UNRWA Explanation of Vote in 5th Committee Statement by Guðrún Þorbjörnsdóttir, First Secretary General Assembly 78th Session, 22 December 2023 Fifth Committee Plenary Meeting Mr. Chair,

      14. Dec 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

      Global Refugee Forum, Geneva 13-15 December 2023

      14 December 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Global Refugee Forum, Geneva 13-15 December 2023 Global Refugee Forum, Geneva 13-15 December 2023 STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF ICELAND H. E. Ms

      14. Dec 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Joint Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Permanent Council, 14 December 2023

      14 December 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Permanent Council, 14 December 2023 Joint Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the Permanent Council, Vienna, 14 December 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      14. Dec 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the OSCE Permanent Council, 14 December 2023

      14 December 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the OSCE Permanent Council, 14 December 2023 Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the OSCE Permanent Council, 14 December 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

      13 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist” MINISTERS’ DEPUTIES 1484th meeting, 13 December 2023 Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

      13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

      13 December 2023 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist” MINISTERS’ DEPUTIES 1484th meeting, 13 December 2023 Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

      13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia

      13 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia 1484th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Agenda item 4 – Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia Statement by NB8 13 December 2023 On behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden we thank special rapporteur Katzarova for her insightful briefing. We strongly reiterate our support for the mandate of the special rapporteur – and its work is of utmost importance not only to the Russian people but to all Europeans.

      13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia

      13 December 2023 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia 1484th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Agenda item 4 – Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia Statement by NB8 13 December 2023 On behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden we thank special rapporteur Katzarova for her insightful briefing. We strongly reiterate our support for the mandate of the special rapporteur – and its work is of utmost importance not only to the Russian people but to all Europeans.

      12. Dec 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Conflict in the Middle East, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Statement at the Tenth Emergency Special Session on Palestine

      12 December 2023 / Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the Tenth Emergency Special Session on Palestine Statement/Explanation of vote by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Tenth Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly 45th Plenary Meeting, 12 December 2023

      11. Dec 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Nordic Statement: Consultations on Chapter 4 of the Pact for the Future

      11 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement: Consultations on Chapter 4 of the Pact for the Future Nordic Statement by H. E Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Consultations on Chapter 4 of the Pact for the Future 11 December 2023 Mr. Chair, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland

      08. Dec 2023Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Report of the 19th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Rome, 17-21 July 2023)

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Ministry for Foreign Affairs Report of the 19th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Rome, 17-21 July 2023) Report of the 19th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Rome, 17-21 July 2023) Mr Chair, I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country Norway) and Switzerland. (We fully align ourselves with the EU statement. ) This year, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

      08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN System Entities

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN System Entities Nordic statement Update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN System Entities Norway is delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway). Thank you for the insightful and detailed update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN system entities. To maximise the impact of actions and programmes, to avoid overlaps and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of available financial and human resources, cooperation among the Rome-based agencies as well as all other relevant UN organizations in-country, on the ground is critical

      08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Bioeconomy for sustainable agrifood systems transformation

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Bioeconomy for sustainable agrifood systems transformation Bioeconomy for sustainable agrifood systems transformation Mr Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country Norway). (We fully align ourselves with the EU statement). In the light of the global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and unsustainable food systems, there is a need to facilitate the development of the bioeconomy in order to accelerate the green transition and to promote self-sufficiency of regions

      08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Ukraine, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      The impact of the war in Ukraine on global food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs The impact of the war in Ukraine on global food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) FAO Council 174 Thank you, Chair I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway

      08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      The situation in Gaza related to food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs The situation in Gaza related to food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) FAO Council 174 December 2023 Mr Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. The EU countries, Denmark, Finland and Sweden, align themselves with the EU statement

      08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Global food security challenges and drivers

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Global food security challenges and drivers Nordic Statement 174 session of the FAO Council (4-8 December 2023) Mr Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country Norway). (We fully align ourselves with the EU statement)

      08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Adjustments to the Program of Work and Budget 2024-25

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Adjustments to the Program of Work and Budget 2024-25 Nordic Statement, 174th session of the FAO Council (4-8 December 2023) I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country Norway. We align ourselves with the EU statement

      08. Dec 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Advancing Towards a Crimes Against Humanity Convention

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Advancing Towards a Crimes Against Humanity Convention Advancing Towards a Crimes Against Humanity Convention New York, December 8, 2023 Closing remarks by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland Dear colleagues and friends

      08. Dec 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      ICC Assembly of States Parties 22nd session, general debate

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements ICC Assembly of States Parties 22nd session, general debate Statement by Helga Hrönn Karlsdóttir, Legal Adviser Directorate for Legal & Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs ICC Assembly of States Parties 22nd session, 7 December 2023 General debate Madame President, It is a privilege to address this Assembly on behalf of Iceland. Allow me to express Iceland’s sincere appreciation to the Court and its officials, in all organs. I would like to congratulate and welcome the six newly elected judges to the Court

      08. Dec 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Statements, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Report of the 19th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

      08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Report of the 19th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Report of the 19th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Rome, 17-21 July 2023) Mr Chair, I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country Norway) and Switzerland. (We fully align ourselves with the EU statement. ) This year, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

      07. Dec 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

      1455 PC Meeting, 7 December 2023 (Russian Federation's ongoing aggression against Ukraine)

      07 December 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1455 PC Meeting, 7 December 2023 (Russian Federation's ongoing aggression against Ukraine) EU Statement on the Russian Federation's ongoing aggression against Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

      07. Dec 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      1455 PC Meeting, 7 December 2023 (Report by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities)

      07 December 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1455 PC Meeting, 7 December 2023 (Report by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities) EU Statement in response to the Report by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      07. Dec 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      1455 PC Meeting, 7 December 2023 (Tolerance and non-discrimination)

      07 December 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1455 PC Meeting, 7 December 2023 (Tolerance and non-discrimination) Address by the PRs of the CiO on tolerance and non-discrimination Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      06. Dec 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Central Emergency Response Fund High-Level Pledging Event

      06 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Central Emergency Response Fund High-Level Pledging Event Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund High-Level Pledging Event December 6th, 2023 Mr

      05. Dec 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      General debate on agenda items 75 (a), (b) and (c): Oceans and the law of the sea

      05 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs General debate on agenda items 75 (a), (b) and (c): Oceans and the law of the sea Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland General Assembly 78th session, 5 December 2023 Agenda Items 75 (a), (b) and (c): Oceans and the law of the sea Mr

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