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

Joint Nordic statement: Use of the veto

20 November 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic statement: Use of the veto Statement by H. E. Elina Kalkku, the Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations on behalf of the Nordic countries General Assembly 79th session, agenda item 63: Use of the veto 20 November 2024 President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland

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

Joint Nordic Statement: Adoption of the UNHCR omnibus resolution

20 November 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement: Adoption of the UNHCR omnibus resolution Statement by Unni Rambøl, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations on behalf of the Nordic Countries Meeting of the Third Committee: Adoption of the UNHCR omnibus resolution 13 November 2024 Chair, It is my honor to introduce this resolution on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway. The omnibus resolution on the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is an annual resolution, supporting the humanitarian and non-political mandate of UNHCR.

13. Nov 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR47 - All statements made by Iceland

13 November 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR47 - All statements made by Iceland Norway Monday 4 November 2024, 09:00 – 12:30 Speaking time: 70 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 42 of 102) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Norway and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran

01 November 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran General Assembly 79th session, Third Committee, 1 November 2024 Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran Madam Chair, Iceland congratulates Mai Sato on her recent appointment and thanks her for her first report, laying out her vision for the mandate. We express our strong support for the Special Rapporteur’s mandate, which has proved critical to promote human rights and accountability in the Islamic Republic of Iran, alongside and in synergy with other international mechanisms and initiatives.

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

Nordic Statement: Report of the Human Rights Council

01 November 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement: Report of the Human Rights Council Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations on behalf of the Nordic countries General Assembly 79th session, 1 November 2024, 32nd Plenary Meeting General debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council with the President of the Council, H

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

Third Committee Statement: Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

23 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Third Committee Statement: Promotion and Protection of Human Rights Statement by Iceland General Assembly 79th session, 23 October 2024 27th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Promotion and protection of human rights (item 71) Mr. Chair, Human rights are a key pillar of Iceland’s foreign policy, based on the conviction that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interrelated, and interdependent as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and key human rights treaties. As a member-elect of the Human Rights Council (HRC) from 2025-2027, Iceland plans to do its part in advancing human rights for everyone, everywhere, and at all times

21. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements

Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting - National statement

21 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting - National statement Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting Statement by Iceland 21-22 October 2024 Chair, Iceland welcomes this opportunity to reflect on our progress toward gender equality. The global backlash against the human rights of women and girls, not least to their sexual reproductive health and rights, and their right to bodily autonomy is gravely concerning. Sexual and gender-based violence remains an epidemic and the gender pay gap has yet to be eliminated

17. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN

75th session of the Executive Committee - National statement

17 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN 75th session of the Executive Committee - National statement United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 75th session of the Executive Committee Statement by Iceland 14-18 October 2024 Madam Chair, High Commissioner, Excellencies. Firstly, I thank the High Commissioner for an excellent statement at the start of our meeting. Iceland is grateful as ever for the perseverance of UNHCR staff and partners, at a point in time where it is needed more than ever

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

Statement: 13th Plenary Meeting of Second Committee: Sustainable Development

16 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: 13th Plenary Meeting of Second Committee: Sustainable Development Statement by Gudrun Thorbjornsdottir, Counsellor Permanent Mission of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 79th session 13th Plenary Meeting of Second Committee Sustainable Development (Item 18) 15 October 2024 Mr. /Madame Chair The most recent Sustainable Development Goals report reveals alarming stagnation in progress toward the SDGs, and in some cases even regression. With only six years remaining to deliver on our collective commitments - it is vital that we intensify our joint efforts

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

Statement: 13th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee: Rights of Children

14 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: 13th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee: Rights of Children Statement by H. E. Anna Johannsdottir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 79th session 13th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Rights of Children (Item 67) 14 October 2024 Thank you, Madam Chair, Iceland firmly believes that the rights of children should be placed at the centre of all policymaking

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

Statement: 10th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee: Advancement of Women

10 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: 10th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee: Advancement of Women Statement by H. E. Anna Johannsdottir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 79th session 10th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Advancement of Women (Item 27) 9 October 2024 Thank you, Madam Chair, As this is the first time Iceland takes the floor this session, I would like to begin by congratulating you and other members of the Bureau on your election

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

Joint Nordic Statement: First Committee on Disarmament - General Debate

09 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement: First Committee on Disarmament - General Debate Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ms. Outi Hyvärinen Director of Arms Control Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland First Committee on Disarmament - General Debate 7 October, 2024 It is an honour to address this Committee on behalf of the Nordic countries; Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. I would like to start by underlining the importance of defending, promoting and further strengthening the respect for international law, including the global architecture for arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation

02. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements

HRC57 - NB8 statement - Advancing racial justice and equality in law enforcement

02 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements HRC57 - NB8 statement - Advancing racial justice and equality in law enforcement Human Rights Council – 57thsession Item 9: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner and the International Independent Expert Mechanism to advance racial justice and equality in law enforcement Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 2 October 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states.

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

Statement at UNGA79 High-level Side Event: The Situation in Gaza

27 September 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at UNGA79 High-level Side Event: The Situation in Gaza Statement by H. E. Anna Johannsdottir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations UNGA79 High-Level Side Event: "The Situation in Gaza and the Implementation of the Two-state Solution as the Path to Just and Comprehensive Peace" 26 September 2024 Your excellencies, I thank the hosts for convening this meeting

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

Joint Nordic statement at the Security Council Briefing on Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine

12 September 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic statement at the Security Council Briefing on Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine Joint Nordic statement delivered by H. E. Anna Karin Eneström, Permanent Representative of Sweden United Nations Security Council Briefing on "Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine" 10 September 2024 Thank you, President

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

High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) Statement

16 July 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) Statement Statement by Ms. Ásta Bjarnadóttir, Specialist on Sustainable Development at the Prime Minister’s Office High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 16 July 2023, General Debate Madame/Mr. Chair, Excellencies As we collectively face challenging, and in some ways daunting times, effective global cooperation is the only way forward

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

Iceland´s statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference

12 July 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Iceland´s statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee of the General Assembly for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA Pledging Conference) 1st Plenary Meeting, 12 July 2024

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

Preparatory meeting for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference

02 July 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Preparatory meeting for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 78th session, 2 July 2024 Preparatory meeting for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference Co-chairs, Excellencies

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

Statement: Human Rights Treaty Body System

28 June 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: Human Rights Treaty Body System Statement delivered by H. E. Ambassador Thordur Oskarsson, Deputy Permanent Representative of Iceland, on behalf of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden Meeting of the Chairs of Human Rights Treaty Bodies with UN Member States 27 June, 2024 Thank you, Mr

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

BBNJ PrepCom: Iceland general statement

24 June 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements BBNJ PrepCom: Iceland general statement Statement by Hendrik Daði Jónsson, Legal Adviser, Directorate for Legal & Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Preparatory Commission for the Entry into Force of the BBNJ Agreement,Organizational Meeting, 24 June 2024 – General statement Thank you, Madam Co-Chair,

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

Statement at the 24th Session of the Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea

19 June 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the 24th Session of the Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea Statement by Mr. Hendrik Jónsson, Legal Officer Directorate for Legal & Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs General Assembly 78th session, 18 June 2024 Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP 24) General Exchange of Views Distinguished Co-Chairs,

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 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

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

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

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

Nordic Statement on Crimes Against Humanity, Cluster V

04 April 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement on Crimes Against Humanity, Cluster V Statement by Helga Hrönn Karlsdóttir, Legal Adviser Directorate for Legal & Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sixth Committee, Resumed 78th session, 4 April 2024 Plenary meeting Nordic Statement on Crimes Against Humanity, Cluster V Safeguards, Articles 5, 11 and 12 Thank you Chair, I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland. The Nordic Countries stand firm in our dedication to human rights for everyone. Without human rights, there can be no rule of law, and vice versa

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

Joint Nordic Statement - Crimes against humanity (Recommendation of the ILC)

04 April 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement - Crimes against humanity (Recommendation of the ILC) Statement by Helga Hrönn Karlsdóttir, Legal Adviser Directorate for Legal & Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sixth Committee, Resumed 78th session, 4 April 2024 Plenary meeting Honourable Chair. I am speaking on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland. Chair, I would like to begin by quoting resolution 77/249 of the General Assembly, in which it mandated our discussions this week:

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

Use of veto and situation in Gaza

05 March 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Use of veto and situation in Gaza Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Seventy-eighth Session of the UN General Assembly 59th Plenary Meeting, 5 March 2024

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 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.

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

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 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

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

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

Third Committee: Explanation of vote on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

03 November 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Third Committee: Explanation of vote on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Explanation of vote after the vote on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Statement delivered by H. E. Anna-Karin Eneström, Permanent Representative of Sweden Mr