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

HRC56 - NB8 statement - ID on Myanmar

18 June 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC56 - NB8 statement - ID on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 56th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 18 June 2024 High Commissioner, Thank you for this update. We, the Nordic-Baltic States, remain deeply disturbed by the frequent and credible reports of serious violations and abuses of human rights and international law in Myanmar. From across the country, we hear about military attacks causing civilian fatalities, including women, children and persons belonging to ethnic minorities

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

Immersed in Change – Ocean Action Event

18 June 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Immersed in Change – Ocean Action Event Statement by Jón Erlingur Jónasson, Designated Special Envoy for the Ocean Iceland Ministry for Foreign Affairs Immersed in Change – Ocean Action Event, held in Costa Rica 7-8 June 7 June 2024 Excellencies. Iceland is grateful for the warm welcome here in the magnificent Costa Rica, which stands as an inspiration for its respect for the environment, nature, peace, and equality. We fully support Costa Rica and France as co-hosts of the Third UN Ocean conference, and we see the Immersed in Change conference as a crucial milestone on the path to Nice

13. Jun 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 the Presentation of the 2025 Programme Outline athe the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024

13 June 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Presentation of the 2025 Programme Outline athe the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Joint Statement by Switzerland on the Presentation of the 2025 Programme Outline athe the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024

13 June 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

13. Jun 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 Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024

13 June 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Joint statement delivered by Counsellor Esther van Nes on the report by the OSCE representative on freedom of the media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

13. Jun 2024Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement on the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024

13 June 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Joint statement delivered by Counsellor Esther van Nes on the report by the OSCE representative on freedom of the media Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

13. Jun 2024Mission, Alignments, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Presentation of the 2025 Programme Outline)

13 June 2024 / Alignments Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs 1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Presentation of the 2025 Programme Outline) Joint Statement by Switzerland on the Presentation of the 2025 Programme Outline Alignments Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs

13. Jun 2024Sendiskrifstofa, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month)

13 June 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month) Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

Statement: SPLOS 34th meeting

13 June 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: SPLOS 34th meeting Statement by Mr. Birgir Hrafn Búason, Director, Directorate for Legal and Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs SPLOS 34th meeting, 12 June 2024, Agenda items 14 and 15 Reports of the SG under Article 319 and Commemoration of UNCLOS’ 30th anniversary Mr President. I would like to start by thanking the Secretary General for the informative reports that this agenda item refers to

13. Jun 2024Sendiskrifstofa, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Déclaration de l’UE en réponse à la question d’actualité soulevée par les États-Unis)

13 June 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Déclaration de l’UE en réponse à la question d’actualité soulevée par les États-Unis) Déclaration de l’UE en réponse à la question d’actualité soulevée par les États-Unis Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

13. Jun 2024Sendiskrifstofa, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media)

13 June 2024 / Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media) EU Statement in response to the report by the OSCE representative on freedom of the media, Ms. Teresa Ribeiro Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

13. Jun 2024Sendiskrifstofa, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Russian Federation‘s Ongoing Agression Against Ukraine)

13 June 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Russian Federation‘s Ongoing Agression Against Ukraine) EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

13. Jun 2024Sendiskrifstofa, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia)

13 June 2024 / Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia) EU Statement in response to the Head of the OSCE mission to Serbia, Ambassador Jan Braathu Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

13. Jun 2024Mission, Alignments, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Joint Statement on Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media)

13 June 2024 / Alignments Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1478 PC Meeting, 13 June 2024 (Joint Statement on Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media) Joint statement delivered by Counsellor Esther van Nes on the report by the OSCE representative on freedom of the media Alignments Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

12. Jun 2024Ukraine, Mission, Alignments, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1081 FSC, 12 June 2024 (Russia’s War of Aggression Against Ukraine)

12 June 2024 / Alignments Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1081 FSC, 12 June 2024 (Russia’s War of Aggression Against Ukraine) EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine Ukraine Alignments Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

12. Jun 2024Sendiskrifstofa, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Ukraine, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

FSC Chair Consultations, 12 June 2024 (Russia’s War Of Aggression Against Ukraine)

12 June 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments FSC Chair Consultations, 12 June 2024 (Russia’s War Of Aggression Against Ukraine) EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

05. Jun 2024Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Joint Expeditionary Force Activity Nordic Warden

This week, the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) has begun a month-long series of protective military activities which sees multiple Maritime and Air units contributing to the security of Critical Undersea Infrastructure across Northern Europe. This JEF Response Option activity, called NORDIC WARDEN, follows the similar deployment by the JEF in December 2023 – the first of its kind, following a JEF Leaders’ announcement in October.

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

Israel/Palestine: Statement by the HR on behalf of the EU in support of the three-phase roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and release of hostages

04 June 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Israel/Palestine: Statement by the HR on behalf of the EU in support of the three-phase roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and release of hostages The European Union gives its full support to the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an enduring ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The EU appreciates the determined efforts by the US, Egypt and Qatar in facilitating negotiations to bring an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, while ensuring Israel’s security, to which the EU remains fully committed. Too many civilian lives have been lost

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

Statement by Iceland on Provocations on the EU border between Estonia and Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023

30 May 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland on Provocations on the EU border between Estonia and Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023 Statement by H. E. Helga Hauksdóttir, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1476 Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, Vienna, 31 May 2024

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

Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on Recent Developments in Georgia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023

30 May 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on Recent Developments in Georgia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023 Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on Recent Developments in Georgia, delivered by H. E. Helga Hauksdóttir, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023

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

Statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Questions regarding the Security Council

24 May 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Questions regarding the Security Council Statement on behalf of the Nordic countries by H. E. Jorundur Valtysson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 78th Session: Informal meeting of the plenary of the intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council Segment: Action 3 20 May 2024 Co-Chairs, Excellencies, I have the honor to make this intervention on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Iceland

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

Statement: Informal Consultations of States Parties to the UN Fish Stocks Agreement (ICSP-17)

16 May 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: Informal Consultations of States Parties to the UN Fish Stocks Agreement (ICSP-17) Statement by Ms. Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir Counsellor & Legal Adviser, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the United Nations Informal Consultations of States Parties to the UN Fish Stocks Agreement (ICSP-17) Agenda item 15: General debate 15 May 2024 Honorable Chair. Firstly, allow me to reiterate full support of the Icelandic government for you as the Chair of this meeting, including for the start of preparations of the next resumed Review Conference

10. May 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Explanation of Vote: Tenth Emergency Special Session (resumed) of the UN General Assembly

10 May 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Explanation of Vote: Tenth Emergency Special Session (resumed) of the UN General Assembly Explanation of Vote by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Tenth Emergency Special Session (resumed) of the UN General Assembly 49th Plenary Meeting, 10 May 2024

10. May 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia

10 May 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia We, the Nordic-Baltic countries have supported the democratic and economic development of Georgia ever since its restoration of independence. By granting Georgia EU candidate status in December of last year, the EU showed that it supports the aspirations of the Georgian people. Georgia was given a clear path to start accession negotiations and later on join the European Union

10. May 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia

10 May 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia We, the Nordic-Baltic countries have supported the democratic and economic development of Georgia ever since its restoration of independence. By granting Georgia EU candidate status in December of last year, the EU showed that it supports the aspirations of the Georgian people. Georgia was given a clear path to start accession negotiations and later on join the European Union

08. May 2024Sendiskrifstofa, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1076 FSC, 8 May 2024 (Humanitarian Mine Action)

08 May 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1076 FSC, 8 May 2024 (Humanitarian Mine Action) EU Statement on Humanitarian Mine Action Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

Nordic-Baltic Statement in Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe

25 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Nordic-Baltic Statement in Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Nordic-Baltic Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe As delivered by Helga Hauksdóttir Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iceland At the 1470 OSCE Permanent Council Meeting, 25 April 2024 Thank you, Madame Chair. I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland.

25. Apr 2024Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Nordic-Baltic Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe

25 April 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Nordic-Baltic Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Nordic-Baltic Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe As delivered by Helga Hauksdóttir Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iceland At the 1470 OSCE Permanent Council Meeting, 25 April 2024 Thank you, Madame Chair. I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland.

25. Apr 2024Embassy 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 report under the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary deprivation of liberty of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 April 2024

25 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the report under the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary deprivation of liberty of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 April 2024 Joint Statement on the report under the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary deprivation of liberty of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation Delivered by Ambassador Stelian Stoian at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Sustainability Week - SDB7 implementation

19 April 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sustainability Week - SDB7 implementation Remarks by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Sustainability Week – SDG7 implementation 19 April 2024 At the outset, let me thank the President of the General Assembly for convening the first ever Sustainability Week and focus today on sustainable energy and SDG7 – a priority goal for my country, Iceland

18. Apr 2024Embassy 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 Vienna Mechanism Follow-up at the Permanent Council, 18 April 2024

18 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Vienna Mechanism Follow-up at the Permanent Council, 18 April 2024 Joint Statement on the Vienna Mechanism Follow-up delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the Permanent Council, 18 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

18. Apr 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 Arbitrary and Unjust Detentions in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 April 2024

18 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Arbitrary and Unjust Detentions in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 April 2024 Joint Statement on Arbitrary and Unjust Detentions in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

15. Apr 2024Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC55 - All joint statements

15 April 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC55 - All joint statements Human Rights Council – 55th session High Level Side Event: 10 years of Russia’s assault on human rights and fundamental freedoms in Ukraine Joint statement by the Marshall Islands on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine 26 February 2024 Mr. President, I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine,’ a cross-regional group consisting of 47 States and the European Union. As we gather today in the comfort of the Palais des Nations our Ukrainian friends are facing another day of untold suffering at the hands of Russia

12. Apr 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland hosts NATO’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Conference in Reykjavik

Over 200 cyber security experts from NATO member states took part in NATO’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Conference in Reykjavík on 9-11 April. During the conference experts discussed the principal cyber security threats and challenges facing member states. The conference was co-hosted by NATO Joint Intelligence and Security Division and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs with the support of Iceland’s national Computer Emergency Response Team, CERT-IS.

12. Apr 2024Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024

The Nordic countries welcome the Israeli government’s announcement that life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza can be received in the port of Ashdod, that the Erez crossing will be reopened to facilitate entry to north Gaza, and that humanitarian assistance from Jordan entering through Kerem Shalom crossing in the south will be increased.

11. Apr 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 the second anniversary of the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza at the OSCE Permanent Council, 11 April 2024

11 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the second anniversary of the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza at the OSCE Permanent Council, 11 April 2024 Joint Statement on the second anniversary of the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza at the OSCE Permanent Council, 11 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Statement by Iceland on Addressing Anti-Semitism at the OSCE Conference, , 8-9 April 2024

09 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland on Addressing Anti-Semitism at the OSCE Conference, , 8-9 April 2024 Statement by Iceland on Addressing Anti-Semitism delivered by Ambassador Elín Flygenring at the OSCE Conference, , 8-9 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

05. Apr 2024Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran

The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution that addresses the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran put forward by a core group led by Iceland. The resolution renews the mandate of the Special Rapporteur to monitor and report regularly on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In addition, it extends for one year the mandate of the independent international fact-finding mission (FFM) which collects, analyses and preserves evidence on serious human rights violations following the death in custody of Jina Mahsa Amini and the subsequent nationwide protests in the autumn of 2022.

05. Apr 2024Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran

The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution that addresses the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran put forward by a core group led by Iceland. The resolution renews the mandate of the Special Rapporteur to monitor and report regularly on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In addition, it extends for one year the mandate of the independent international fact-finding mission (FFM) which collects, analyses and preserves evidence on serious human rights violations following the death in custody of Jina Mahsa Amini and the subsequent nationwide protests in the autumn of 2022.

05. Apr 2024Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC55 - All national and NB8 statements

05 April 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - All national and NB8 statements 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.