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

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Palau

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

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

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Denmark

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

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

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Belgium

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

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

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Paraguay

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

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

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Estonia

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

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

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Mozambique

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

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

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Niger

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

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

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Namibia

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

20. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Reporting channels

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

20. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Multinational opportunities

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

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

Joint Press Statement - Iceland - UK Bilateral Defence Consultations

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

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

Joint Press Statement - Iceland - UK Bilateral Defence Consultations

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

06. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Sierra Leone

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

06. May 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Development cooperation between Iceland and Uganda

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

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

Joint Statement - Nordic Defence Cooperation

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

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

UPR52 - Iceland statement - Review of Namibia

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

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

Media Freedom Coalition statement on World Press Freedom Day 2026

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

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

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

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

30. Apr 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Iceland UNSC - The Situation in the Middle East/Palestine

30 April 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Iceland UNSC - The Situation in the Middle East/Palestine Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations United Nations Security Council 10146th Meeting, 28 April 2026 The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question Mr

30. Apr 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Iceland UNSC - The Situation in the Middle East/Palestine

30 April 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Iceland UNSC - The Situation in the Middle East/Palestine Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations United Nations Security Council 10146th Meeting, 28 April 2026 The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question Mr

28. Apr 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd Íslands hjá S.þ., Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar

Joint Nordic Statement: The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain

28 April 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement: The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain Joint Nordic Statement by H. E. Mr

16. Apr 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister for Foreign Affairs

Minister for Foreign Affairs Ministry for Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir Minister for Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir took office as Minister for Foreign Affairs on 21 December 2024. Professional Engagement 21 December 2024 - : Minister for Foreign Affairs 2017 - : Chair of the Liberal Reform Party 2017: Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture 2013 - 2016: Head of Education and Innovation at SA Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise 2003-2009: Minister of Education, Science, Sport and Culture Parliamentary Career 2021–2024: Foreign Affairs Committee 2022–2024: EU-Iceland joint Parliamentary Committee 2021–2024: Icelandic delegation to the EFTA and EEA Parliamentary Committees (Deputy Chair 2021–2024)

14. Apr 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Embassy Information

Embassy Information The Embassy of Iceland in Vienna serves as a Permanent Mission to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Preparatory Commission to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, all of which are located in Vienna. The Embassy is in addition accredited as a bilateral embassy to Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia and Slovakia. You can locate us in Vienna's 1st district on Naglergasse 2/8