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      08. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Impacts, opportunities and challenges of new and emerging digital technologies

      08 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Impacts, opportunities and challenges of new and emerging digital technologies Panel discussion on the impacts, opportunities and challenges of new and emerging digital technologies with regard to the promotion and protection of human rights 8 July 2020 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic & Baltic countries Mme President, I have the honour to deliver this intervention on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Denmark. We thank the panelists for their presentations.

      07. Jul 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      Iceland concern over developments regarding the Open Skies Treaty.

      07 July 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Iceland concern over developments regarding the Open Skies Treaty. Statement Ambassador Thórdur Aegir Óskarsson, 6 July 2020. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      07. Jul 2020Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Ísland lýsir áhyggjum vegna þróunar mála innan Samningsins um opna lofthelgi.

      07 July 2020 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ísland lýsir áhyggjum vegna þróunar mála innan Samningsins um opna lofthelgi. Ræða Þórðar Ægis Óskarssonar sendiherra, 6. júlí 2020

      07. Jul 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Joint Nordic statement at the Security Council open debate on peace operations and human rights

      07 July 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement at the Security Council open debate on peace operations and human rights Statement by Ambassador Jukka Salovaara, Permanent Representative of Finland, on behalf of the Nordic Countries for the Security Council Open Debate on Peace Operations and Human Rights, 7 July 2020. I thank the German Presidency for convening this discussion in the form of an open debate, and I have the pleasure to deliver the following statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on this important topic. Protection and promotion of human rights is at the core of the United Nations mandate, constituting one of its three fundamental pillars

      07. Jul 2020Legislation, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Regulations, Foreign Affairs

      Regulation No. 957/2017, as amended by Regulation No. 466/2020 on the Refund of Value Added Tax and Alcohol Tax to Foreign Diplomatic Agents

      Regulation No. 957/2017, as amended by Regulation No. 466/2020 on the Refund of Value Added Tax and Alcohol Tax to Foreign Diplomatic Agents

      07. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - IE on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity

      07 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - IE on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity 7 July 2020 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic & Baltic countries Mdm. President, I have the honour to deliver this intervention on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Independent Expert for his report and reiterate our strong support to his mandate and work

      07. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on violence against women

      07 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on violence against women Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women 7 July 2020 Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic & Baltic countries Madam President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

      06. Jul 2020Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Reports

      Joint press statement: Nordic Foreign Ministers receive report on Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy

      On 30 October 2019, the foreign ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden decided to task Mr. Björn Bjarnason of Iceland to prepare an independent report with non-binding proposals on how to further develop Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy.

      06. Jul 2020Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Reports

      Joint press statement: Nordic Foreign Ministers receive report on Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy

      On 30 October 2019, the foreign ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden decided to task Mr. Björn Bjarnason of Iceland to prepare an independent report with non-binding proposals on how to further develop Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy.

      06. Jul 2020Speeches and Articles, Mission, External Trade, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

      Statement of Iceland at the trade policy review of Japan

      06 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statement of Iceland at the trade policy review of Japan Iceland welcomes the distinguished delegation of Japan led by Deputy Director General Kenko Sone to their 14th Trade Policy Review and would like to express appreciation the WTO Secretariat, as well as to Japan for the reports prepared, as well as to the discussant Ambassador Dagfinn Sorli, for his excellent framing of the issues for the discussion. Japan and Iceland have a long history of shared values and Iceland regards Japan among one of its closest global partners. Japan is Iceland´s largest export partner in Asia and the largest trading partner that we do not have a free trade agreement with

      06. Jul 2020Reports, Foreign Affairs, Public Safety and Security, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Nordic Foreign Ministers receive report on Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy

      On 30 October 2019, the foreign ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden decided to task Mr. Björn Bjarnason of Iceland to prepare an independent report with non-binding proposals on how to further develop Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy.

      06. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - SR on Extreme Poverty and human rights

      06 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - SR on Extreme Poverty and human rights Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and human rights 6 July 2020 Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic & Baltic countries Madam President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. First, we would like to welcome the new Special Rapporteur, Mr. Olivier De Schutter, to the Human Rights Council, and express our full support to his challenging mission at the times of a major global economic recession, provoked by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic

      06. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Working group on discrimination against women and girls

      06 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Working group on discrimination against women and girls Interactive Dialogue with the Working group on discrimination against women and girls 6 July 2020 Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic & Baltic countries Madam President, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Latvia. We thank the Working Group for the unrelenting work and for the latest report. All women and girls should be able to feel safe, secure and fearless throughout their lives

      03. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on education

      03 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on education Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on education 3 July 2020 Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic & Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. As we deal with a global pandemic, UNESCO data shows that 91. 3% of the world’s students have been affected by school closures, and more than 1

      03. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children

      03 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children 3 July 2020 Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President,

      03. Jul 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      COVID-19: Decision on revised border screening regulations

      ​The Minister of Health has agreed to the Chief Epidemiologist’s recommendations to revise the current border-screening regulations, to be issued and effective no later than 13 July. The revision will only apply to Icelandic citizens and residents of Iceland who choose to be tested at the border.

      03. Jul 2020Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Iceland one of the UN Member States in Generation Equality Forum Action Coalitions

      Iceland will be among the UN Member States chosen to lead one of the UN Women Generation Equality Forum Action Coalitions, as has been announced. Iceland will lead the Action Coalition on gender-based violence along with Kenya, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay.

      02. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Special representative on Children and Armed Conflict

      02 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Special representative on Children and Armed Conflict Interactive Dialogue with the Special representative on Children and Armed Conflict 2 July 2020 Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame Special Representative, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. We would like to thank you for your report and hard work in the field (of children and armed conflict). We welcome your attention to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and its optional protocol, celebrating 20 the anniversary this year

      02. Jul 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      1273 PC, 2 July 2020 (Marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2020, Ukraine, reply to RFoM, presidential elections in Belarus, journalist Svetlana Prokopyeva, federal death penalty in USA)

      02 July 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1273 PC, 2 July 2020 (Marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2020, Ukraine, reply to RFoM, presidential elections in Belarus, journalist Svetlana Prokopyeva, federal death penalty in USA) Joint Statement on Marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture EU statement on Ukraine EU reply to RFoM EU statement on presidential elections in Belarus EU statement on journalist Svetlana Prokopyeva in Russian Federation EU statement on death penalty in USA Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      02. Jul 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Joint Nordic Statement on Pandemics and Security

      02 July 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement on Pandemics and Security Issued by Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann, Permanent Representative of Denmark, on the occasion of the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Pandemics and Security, 2 July 2020 I have the pleasure to submit this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on the timely topic of health and security. The COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to the maintenance of international peace and security. The socio-economic fallout of the crisis exacerbates the root causes as well as consequences of conflict and risks reversing hard-won development and peacebuilding gains

      01. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Panel II on the rights of the child through a healthy environment

      01 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Panel II on the rights of the child through a healthy environment Panel II on the rights of the child through a healthy environment 1 July 2020 Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Iceland. Our group spoke this morning to the importance of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. The impact on us and our children is clear and has been highlighted by our panelists and we are thankful for their contribution

      01. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Panel I on the rights of the child through a healthy environment

      01 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Panel I on the rights of the child through a healthy environment Panel I on the rights of the child through a healthy environment 1 July 2020 Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Estonia. We thank the distinguished panellists for their insightful interventions on this highly relevant topic. Safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment is the basis of our very existence

      01. Jul 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - Iceland statement - Item 2: High Commissioner´s Report

      01 July 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - Iceland statement - Item 2: High Commissioner´s Report Item 2 – High Commissioner´s Report 1 July 2020 Statement by Iceland Thank you Madam President, We are thankful for the High Commissioner´s update, as well as her update on the human rights implication of the COVID-19 pandemic. We wish to put on record our thanks the bureau and the President for their efforts and reiterate our support to the adopted Presidential statement on the human rights impact of COVID-19. Madam President, Allow me to use this opportunity to more broadly thank the High Commissioner for the work of her office that every day works for those voiceless around the world

      01. Jul 2020Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health

      Few active COVID-19 cases found in border tests - new cases in line with what was expected

      Since 15 June Iceland has offered all international arrivals the opportunity to undergo COVID-19 testing at their point of entry as an alternative to a 14-day quarantine. The rule does not apply to minors (born 2005 and later) who are exempt from both quarantine and testing requirements.

      01. Jul 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      950 FSC, 1 July 2020 (Vienna Document 2011, Ukraine)

      01 July 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 950 FSC, 1 July 2020 (Vienna Document 2011, Ukraine) EU statement on VD 2011 EU statement on Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      30. Jun 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on her annual report

      30 June 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on her annual report Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on her annual report 30 June 2020 Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic countries Thank you Mde President, I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries; Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway.

      30. Jun 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - human rights impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

      30 June 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - human rights impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic Oral update by the High Commissioner on the human rights impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic 30 June 2020 Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame High Commissioner, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and my own country Sweden. The Coronavirus knows no borders. A global pandemic needs a global response, that reaffirms our strong support for multilateralism and international institutions

      30. Jun 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - NB8 statement - Situation of Rohingya people

      30 June 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - NB8 statement - Situation of Rohingya people Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the situation of Rohingya people 30 June 2020 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic countries Madam President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Denmark. As conflict continues in Rakhine and Chin States, we call on all parties to end all violence and seek political solutions. We note Myanmar’s report to the ICJ

      30. Jun 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC44 - Iceland statement - Human rights situation in the Philippines

      30 June 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC44 - Iceland statement - Human rights situation in the Philippines Item 2 – Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the human rights situation in the Philippines 30 June 2020 Statement by Iceland Thank you Madam President, Allow me to thank the High Commissioner and her office for the comprehensive report, as well as the other participants in today’s insightful dialogue. Madam President, The report outlines a worrying human rights situation of widespread, systemic and ongoing violations. Individuals are not only killed in the context of the so-called “war on drugs”, but OHCHR has verified the killings of over 200 human rights defenders, journalists and trade unionists

      30. Jun 2020Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Travel restrictions for residents of 15 countries to be lifted soon

      Iceland will soon lift travel restrictions for residents of fifteen states outside the EU/Schengen Area in line with the decision of EU Member States. EU/Schengen citizens and residents are free to travel to Iceland under the condition that they preregister prior to arrival and undergo either a PCR test or a 14-day quarantine upon arriva

      29. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Joint Nordic Statement at UNICEF Executive Board Annual Session 2020

      29 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at UNICEF Executive Board Annual Session 2020 UNICEF Executive Board, June 29 2020 Nordic Statement in response to ED Fore’s opening remarks Thank you, Madame President, for giving me the floor and thank you to the Executive Director for your inspiring words. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries; Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country Sweden. 2020 marks the start of the Decade of Action to deliver the SDGs

      26. Jun 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Price for border screening decreases

      Starting 1 July, passengers who choose to be tested on arrival will be charged a fee of ISK 11,000 if paid on site, but ISK 9000 if paid in advance. The fee is lower than initially announced (ISK 15000) as the testing has proven more cost-efficient than expected, due to higher testing capacity.

      25. Jun 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      ASRC, 23-25 June 2020 (Transnational Threats, Conflicts and Crises in the OSCE area, Conventional Arms Control, Making a Difference on the Ground, Structured Dialogue)

      25 June 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna ASRC, 23-25 June 2020 (Transnational Threats, Conflicts and Crises in the OSCE area, Conventional Arms Control, Making a Difference on the Ground, Structured Dialogue) EU statement on Transnational Threats EU statement on Conflicts and Crises in the OSCE area EU statement on Conventional Arms Control EU statement on Making a Difference on the Ground EU statement on Structured Dialogue Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      24. Jun 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Iceland reiterates support for Confidence and Security Building Measures.

      24 June 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Iceland reiterates support for Confidence and Security Building Measures. Statement of the Permanent Representative of Iceland on 23 June 2020. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      23. Jun 2020Climate Change, Environment Climate and Nature Protection, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and Children, Ministry of the Environment٫ Energy and Climate

      New Climate Action Plan - Iceland will fulfil its commitments and more

      Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson and Minister of Transport and Local Government Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson presented the second version of the Climate Action Plan today.

      23. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Statement of Iceland at UNRWA Virtual Ministerial Pledging Conference

      23 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement of Iceland at UNRWA Virtual Ministerial Pledging Conference Address by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations 23 June 2020 Thank you Co-Chairs. Let me start by thanking Sweden and Jordan for co-chairing this important event in support of UNRWA and Palestinian refugees, and congratulating Commissioner General Lazzarini on assuming his new and important position. The severe funding shortfall of UNRWA is of serious concern

      22. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Written statement by Iceland at UN Women Executive Board Annual Meeting 2020

      22 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Written statement by Iceland at UN Women Executive Board Annual Meeting 2020 Mr President, Madame Executive Director, First of all, we would like to applaud all UN Women’s management and staff for its’ tireless work in the last few months, defending the hard-earned progress made on gender equality and human rights of women and girls around the world in the last decades. UN Women, the only UN agency with the mandate of gender equality and women’s empowerment, has acquired extensive knowledge through its 10 years of existence. We acknowledge that UN Women’s contribution has been critical in mainstreaming gender responsive measures in the COVID-19 response

      22. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Joint statement of the WEOG member states on the occasion of the election of PGA75

      22 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement of the WEOG member states on the occasion of the election of PGA75 Statement by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, the Permanent Representative of Iceland, on behalf of the Member States of the WEOG on the election of the PGA – HE Mr Volkan Bozkir 22 June 2020 Mr President, Mr President-elect, Mr Secretary General, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Member States of the Western European and Other States Group, I would like to extend our sincere congratulations to His Excellency Mr Volkan Bozkir of Turkey on his election as President of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

      19. Jun 2020Speeches and Articles, Mission, Human Rights and Equality, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

      HRC43 - All national and NB8 statements

      19 June 2020 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC43 - All national and NB8 statements During each session Iceland delivers a number of statements on issues ranging from the human rights situation in individual countries to thematic issues. Those statements can be found below: General debate on the oral update of the High Commissioner Interactive dialogue on human rights and the environment Interactive dialogue on human rights defenders Interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in North Korea Interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in Iran Interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in Myanmar General debate on human rights situations that require the Council´s attention

      18. Jun 2020Reports, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Foreign Affairs: Excerpt from the Report of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Cooperation to the Parliament 2020

      Foreign Affairs: Excerpt from the Report of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Cooperation to the Parliament 2020

      18. Jun 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

      1272 PC, 18 June 2020 (report of PC Ukraine, Ukraine, International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict)

      18 June 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1272 PC, 18 June 2020 (report of PC Ukraine, Ukraine, International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict) EU statement on report of PC Ukraine EU statement on Ukraine Joint Statement (United Kingdom) on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Joint Statement (Norway) on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

      17. Jun 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      949 FSC, 17 June 2020 (Ukraine)

      17 June 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 949 FSC, 17 June 2020 (Ukraine) EU statement on Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      16. Jun 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Easing of restrictions on gatherings on 15 June

      On June 15, the Minister of Health announced a further relaxation of the restrictions of gatherings that have been in place due to COVID-19. The main change is that larger gatherings will now be limited to 500 people, up from 200 people. The existing restrictions for swimming pools and fitness centres at 75% of the maximum capacity will also expire on 15 June.

      16. Jun 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      Urgent debate - Iceland statement

      16 June 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Urgent debate - Iceland statement Statement by H. E. Harald Aspelund, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations in Geneva Human Rights Council 43rd Session, 16 June 2020 Urgent Debate Madame President, Let me begin by reaffirming Iceland’s strong commitment to combat all forms of racism, racial discrimination, and related forms of intolerance

      15. Jun 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Covid-19, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Travellers to be tested at border - Science to guide path to the easing of travel restrictions

      Starting today, Monday 15 June, Iceland will offer voluntary testing for COVID-19 as an alternative to a 14-day quarantine. This is the first step in a carefully managed process to open the country to the flow of international travel.

      15. Jun 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

      IAEA Board of Governors, 15-19 June 2020 (agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 10 and 11)

      15 June 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments IAEA Board of Governors, 15-19 June 2020 (agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 10 and 11) Agenda item 3: Strengthening the Agency's technical co-operation activities Agenda item 4: Report of the Programme and Budget Committee Agenda item 5: Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of the UNSC Resolution 2231 (2015) Agenda item 6b: Safeguards Implementation Report for 2019 Agenda item 6c: Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Agenda item 6d: Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic Agenda item 6e: NPT Safeguards Agreeement with the Islamic Republic of Iran

      12. Jun 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Regulation on quarantine, isolation and testing for COVID-19 at the border

      On 15 June a new and amended regulations regarding on quarantine, isolation, testing for COVID-19 will take effect. The changes are in line with the recommendations of the Chief Epidemiologist.

      12. Jun 2020Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Regulations

      Changes in travel restrictions until 1 July

      Iceland will continue to implement the EU/Schengen travel restrictions, which have now been extended until 1 July. EU, EFTA, and UK nationals will continue to be able to enter Iceland under the condition that they preregister and undergo either a test or a two-week quarantine upon arrival.

      11. Jun 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

      1271 PC, 11 June 2020 (Ukraine)

      11 June 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1271 PC, 11 June 2020 (Ukraine) EU statement on Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

      08. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Joint Statement from Members of the Green Group on World Oceans Day 2020

      08 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement from Members of the Green Group on World Oceans Day 2020 Joint Statement from Members of the Green Group on the Occasion of World Oceans Day, 8 June 2020 On the occasion of World Oceans Day on 8 June 2020, the members of the Green Group – Cabo Verde, Costa Rica, Iceland, Singapore, Slovenia and the United Arab Emirates – reaffirm and underscore their commitment to addressing the impact of climate change on the marine environment and to taking actions to preserve the sustainability of the world’s oceans.

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