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

Remarks at Launch of the Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

08 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Remarks at Launch of the Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution Launch of the Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution - New York, 8 June 2020 Remarks by Mr. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Thank you Madame Chair. Ministers, Excellencies, First, I would like to thank Norway, the Maldives and Antigua and Barbuda for taking the initiative to form a Group of Friends to combat marine plastic pollution

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

Hybrid threats undermine the rule of law and democracy.

05 June 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Hybrid threats undermine the rule of law and democracy. Statement of Director Jóna Sólveig Elínardóttir, MFA Iceland on 5 June 2020 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

Joint Nordic Statement at UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board Annual Session 2020

05 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board Annual Session 2020 UNFPA Segment, 5 June 2020 - Item 13, Annual Report of the Executive Director Statement by the Nordic Countries, delivered by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Mr. President, Madame Executive Director, I make this joint statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland. The Nordic countries thank UNFPA for their quick adaptation and response to the COVID-19 crisis

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

1270 PC, 4 June 2020 (reply to HCNM, reply to HoM Turkmenistan, Ukraine, elections Tajikistan)

04 June 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1270 PC, 4 June 2020 (reply to HCNM, reply to HoM Turkmenistan, Ukraine, elections Tajikistan) EU reply to HCNM EU reply to HoM Turkmenistan EU statement on Ukraine EU statement on elections in Tajikistan Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

Statement of Iceland at informal consultations to launch review of the UN human rights treaty body system

02 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement of Iceland at informal consultations to launch review of the UN human rights treaty body system Strengthening the human rights treaty bodies Statement by Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland New York, 2 June 2020 Mr. President, Madame High Commissioner, co-facilitators, colleagues, We are grateful to the co-facilitators, Ambassador Hilale and Ambassador Lauber, for convening us here today on our human rights treaty bodies, and also for their flexibility in format. We are pleased to see you taking on this important task and I promise you our full co-operation and support

28. May 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1269 PC, 28 May 2020 (reply to HoM Serbia, reply to Chief OM Gukovo and Donetsk, Ukraine, Georgia)

28 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1269 PC, 28 May 2020 (reply to HoM Serbia, reply to Chief OM Gukovo and Donetsk, Ukraine, Georgia) EU reply to HoM in Serbia EU reply to Chief of OM in Gukovo and Donetsk EU statement on Ukraine EU statement on Georgia Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

27. May 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

947 FSC, 13 May 2020 (Ukraine, Black and Azov Sea)

27 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 947 FSC, 13 May 2020 (Ukraine, Black and Azov Sea) EU statement on Ukraine EU statement on Black and Azov Sea Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

Security Council: Protection of Civilians

27 May 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Security Council: Protection of Civilians Security Council open debate, 27 May 2020. Joint Nordic statement delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul, Permanent Representative of Norway to the UN. President, This statement is delivered on behalf of Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and my own country, Norway

26. May 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Supplementary Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (SHDIM) on all Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination, 25-26 May 2020

26 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Supplementary Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (SHDIM) on all Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination, 25-26 May 2020 Joint Statement on Chechenya Moscow Mechanism Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

21. May 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1268 PC, 21 May 2020 (PO and DA Kyrgyzstan, PO Tajikistan, Ukraine, Crimea, journalists in Belarus, IDAHOBIT, Right of Reply IDAHOBIT)

21 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1268 PC, 21 May 2020 (PO and DA Kyrgyzstan, PO Tajikistan, Ukraine, Crimea, journalists in Belarus, IDAHOBIT, Right of Reply IDAHOBIT) EU reply to PO and DA in Kyrgyzstan EU reply to PO in Tajikistan EU statement on Ukraine EU statement on Crimea EU statement on journalists in Belarus Joint Statement on IDAHOBIT Joint Statement Right of Reply IDAHOBIT Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

20. May 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

77 Joint FSC PC, 20 May 2020 (UNSCR 1325, MenEngage/UNSCR 1325)

20 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 77 Joint FSC PC, 20 May 2020 (UNSCR 1325, MenEngage/UNSCR 1325) EU statement on UNSCR 1325 Joint statement on MenEngage / UNSCR 1325 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

Remarks of Iceland at UN LGBTI Core Group special event to mark IDAHOBIT

18 May 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Remarks of Iceland at UN LGBTI Core Group special event to mark IDAHOBIT Special event of the UN LGBTI Core Group to mark IDAHOBIT 18 May 2020 - Remarks by Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Thank you Jessica. Dear colleagues, I am so pleased to take the floor on behalf of Iceland for the first time as a member of the LGBTI Core Group. Iceland joined the group as a member last week, along with Nepal, and we look forward to working with all of you

15. May 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mission, Foreign Affairs

Iceland joins the UN LGBTI Core Group in New York

Iceland joined the United Nations LGBTI Core Group in New York as a member yesterday. The goal of the group is to work within the UN framework on ensuring universal respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all, specifically lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, with a particular focus on protection from violence and discrimination.

15. May 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mission, Foreign Affairs

Iceland joins the UN LGBTI Core Group in New York

Iceland joined the United Nations LGBTI Core Group in New York as a member yesterday. The goal of the group is to work within the UN framework on ensuring universal respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all, specifically lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, with a particular focus on protection from violence and discrimination.

14. May 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1267 PC, 14 May 2020 (Reply to PC Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Death Penalty in USA)

14 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1267 PC, 14 May 2020 (Reply to PC Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Death Penalty in USA) EU reply to PC Uzbekistan EU statement on Ukraine Joint Statement on Death Penalty in the USA Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

ODIHR Annual Report 2019.

14 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements ODIHR Annual Report 2019. Statement of the Permanent Representative of Iceland, 14 May 2020 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

13. May 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

946 FSC, 13 May 2020 (Ukraine. SALW)

13 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 946 FSC, 13 May 2020 (Ukraine. SALW) EU statement on Ukraine EU statement on SALW Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

12. May 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Testing for international arrivals could start in June

The Government of Iceland has today announced it is expected to start easing restrictions on international arrivals no later than 15 June 2020, while from 15 May some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will eligible for a modified quarantine. The exact details of the revisions for business travellers and tourists will be decided by the Government’s multisector working group, however it is expected they will give travelers the choice between a test for the virus on arrival or a two-week quarantine. ​

12. May 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Testing for international arrivals could start in June

The Government of Iceland has today announced it is expected to start easing restrictions on international arrivals no later than 15 June 2020, while from 15 May some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will eligible for a modified quarantine. The exact details of the revisions for business travellers and tourists will be decided by the Government’s multisector working group, however it is expected they will give travelers the choice between a test for the virus on arrival or a two-week quarantine. ​

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

We need strong global cooperation and solidarity to fight COVID-19

11 May 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs We need strong global cooperation and solidarity to fight COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for multilateralism. Trying to cope with the immediate devastating effects of the virus, nations have turned toward imposing unprecedented executive measures, including closing borders. However, a virus knows no borders

07. May 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1266 PC, 7 May 2020 (World Press Freedom Day, Ukraine)

07 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1266 PC, 7 May 2020 (World Press Freedom Day, Ukraine) Joint Statement on World Press Freedom Day EU statement on Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

06. May 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

945 FSC, 6 Mayl 2020 (Ukraine, Covid-19 and its impact on pol-mil aspects of security in OSCE region)

06 May 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 945 FSC, 6 Mayl 2020 (Ukraine, Covid-19 and its impact on pol-mil aspects of security in OSCE region) EU statement on Ukraine EU statement on Covid-19 and its impact on pol-mil aspects of security in OSCE region Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

06. May 2020Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

Iceland eases restrictions - all children's activities back to normal

Monday marked the start of substantial easing of the social distancing measures that have been in place in Iceland since 16 March. All children's activities are back to normal, gatherings of up to 50 people are now allowed, businesses that require close proximity with customers can be resumed and several other restrictions have been lifted.

30. Apr 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1265 PC, 30 April 2020 (reply to PO Nur-Sultan, reply to HoM Moldova, Ukraine, Human Rights and Corona virus, Threaths against journalist Elena Milashina in Chechen Rep., Domestic and Sexual Violence Risks under Covid-19)

30 April 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1265 PC, 30 April 2020 (reply to PO Nur-Sultan, reply to HoM Moldova, Ukraine, Human Rights and Corona virus, Threaths against journalist Elena Milashina in Chechen Rep. , Domestic and Sexual Violence Risks under Covid-19) EU reply to PO Nur-Sultan EU reply to HoM Moldova EU statement on Ukraine EU statement on Human Rights and Corona virus EU statement on threaths against journalist Elena Milashina in Chechen Rep. Joint statement Domestic and Sexual Violence Risks under Covid-19 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

Security Council: Youth, peace and security

27 April 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Security Council: Youth, peace and security Nordic joint statement issued by Norway on the occasion of the Security Council’s meeting on Youth, Peace and Security, 27 April 2020. The Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway - applaud the Dominican Republic for convening an open meeting on youth, peace and security. We appreciate your efforts to keep this important issue on the agenda of the Security Council and for facilitating written statements from non-council members

23. Apr 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1264 PC, 23 April 2020 (Ukraine, Georgia, reply to Special Representative CiO Grau/Chief Monitor Cevic in Ukraine)

23 April 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1264 PC, 23 April 2020 (Ukraine, Georgia, reply to Special Representative CiO Grau/Chief Monitor Cevic in Ukraine) EU Statement on Ukraine EU Statement on Georgia EU reply to Special Representative CiO Grau/Chief Monitor Cevic in Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

Arria: Climate and Security risks

22 April 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Arria: Climate and Security risks Nordic statement at the UN Security Council Arria meeting on Climate and Security risks: the latest data, 22 April 2020. Delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul, Permanent Representative of Norway to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway. On behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway, thank you to the co-host and briefers for setting the stage for our discussions

30. Mar 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Mission, Covid-19, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Statement on behalf of 53 countries - Call for an immediate global ceasefire

30 March 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on behalf of 53 countries - Call for an immediate global ceasefire Statement on behalf of 53 countries in their national capacity and as members of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict and/or the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians We welcome and fully support the United Nations Secretary-General’s call for an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. We echo the Secretary-General that it is, “time to put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives. ”

22. Mar 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Stricter measures enforced in Iceland: Ban on gatherings of more than 20 people

The Icelandic government has announced a ban on gatherings of 20 people or more, starting Tuesday 24 March 2020. These measures are put in place to halt the spread of COVID-19 infections in Iceland, following recommendations from the Chief Epidemiologist to Svandís Svavarsdóttir Icelands‘s Minister of Health. The advice of the Chief Epidemiologist to the Minister of Health has been to focus the response in Iceland on the swift diagnosis of COVID-19 cases.

21. Mar 2020Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Covid-19

Icelandic Government announces 1.6bn USD response package to the COVID-19 crisis

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister of Finance and Economy and Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Transport and Local Government today announced the first-phase response measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The package is equivalent to ISK 230 bn (USD 1.6 bn) or just under 8% of Icelandic GDP.