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10. Feb 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

International affairs

International affairs Ministry for Foreign Affairs Iceland is actively involved in the work of international institutions as well as in bilateral co-operation with other states. The role of the foreign service is to maintain reliable international contacts, safeguard Iceland's interests and make sure that its voice is heard in international fora. Through its accession to international conventions, the international legal framework and courts Iceland assumes obligations and at the same time enjoys rights which can be of major significance for the nation's well-being

10. Feb 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 Statement: UNICEF Executive Board

10 February 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement: UNICEF Executive Board Joint statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations, on behalf of the UNICEF Executive Board (Estonia, Iceland, Dominican Republic, Eritrea, Oman) UNICEF Executive BoardFirst Regular Session 10 February 2026 Executive Director, Distinguished colleagues, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Bureau of the UNICEF Executive Board

10. Feb 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

Statement: UNICEF First Regular Session

10 February 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: UNICEF First Regular Session Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations, UNICEF Executive Board First Regular Session 10 February 2026 Mr

09. Feb 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

Sudan - NB8 Statement - ID on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher

09 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Sudan - NB8 Statement - ID on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan Statement by Iceland, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 9 February 2026 Mr. President, On behalf of The Nordic and Baltic statesI thank the OHCHR for itsoral update on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher.

04. Feb 2026Speeches and Articles, Human Rights and Equality, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Other

Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in the Islamic Republic of Iran

04 February 2026 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in the Islamic Republic of Iran We, the members of the Freedom Online Coalition, express serious concern regarding the human rights violations committed by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran since December 28, 2025. We are deeply alarmed at the reports of mass injury and deaths of peaceful protestors who are exercising their legitimate rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. On January 8, 2026, authorities imposed a near-total shutdown of Internet and communications services, severely restricting digital connectivity across the Islamic Republic of Iran

04. Feb 2026Speeches and Articles, Human Rights and Equality, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Other

Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in the Islamic Republic of Iran

04 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in the Islamic Republic of Iran We, the members of the Freedom Online Coalition, express serious concern regarding the human rights violations committed by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran since December 28, 2025. We are deeply alarmed at the reports of mass injury and deaths of peaceful protestors who are exercising their legitimate rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. On January 8, 2026, authorities imposed a near-total shutdown of Internet and communications services, severely restricting digital connectivity across the Islamic Republic of Iran

04. Feb 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

Statement: UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board

04 February 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board First Regular Session 4 February 2026 Mr

30. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Troika Statement - Adoption of the UPR report on Saint Kitts and Nevis

30 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Troika Statement - Adoption of the UPR report on Saint Kitts and Nevis Adoption of the UPR report on Saint Kitts and Nevis Friday 30 January, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, On behalf of the Troika - composed of Bolivia, Ghana and my own country, Iceland - it is a great privilege to present the draft report of the UPR Working Group distributed under the reference A/HRC/62/15. During the interactive dialogue with Saint Kitts and Nevis, held on 27 January 2025, 67 delegations delivered their statements, and ten delegations sent advance questions

29. Jan 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Mið-Austurlönd, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd Íslands hjá S.þ., Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar

Statement: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

29 January 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations United Nations Security Council, 10098th Meeting (resumed) The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question 29 January 2026 Mr

29. Jan 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Mið-Austurlönd, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd Íslands hjá S.þ., Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar

Statement: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

29 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations United Nations Security Council, 10098th Meeting (resumed) The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question 29 January 2026 Mr

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Sao Tome and Principe

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Sao Tome and Principe UPR 51 - Sao Tome and Principe Tuesday 27 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Sao Tome and Principe and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Saint Kitts and Nevis

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Saint Kitts and Nevis UPR 51 - Saint Kitts and Nevis Tuesday 27 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Georgia

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Georgia UPR 51 - Georgia Monday 26 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Georgia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Australia

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Australia UPR 51 - Australia Monday 26 January, 09:30-12:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Australia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Austria

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Austria UPR 51 - Austria Friday 23 January 2026, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Austria and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Oman

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Oman UPR 51 - Oman Thursday 22 January 2026, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Oman and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Saint Lucia

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Saint Lucia UPR51 - Saint Lucia Thursday 22 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Saint Lucia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

Joint Statement on UNRWA

28 January 2026 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement on UNRWA We the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom strongly condemn the demolitions by the Israeli authorities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem, on 20 January 2026.

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

External trade

External trade Ministry for Foreign Affairs Free and open trade policies are the foundation for Iceland's economic success and general welfare. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ Directorate for External Trade and Economic Affairs aims to advance the interests of Icelandic citizens, companies and consumers by ensuring their access to global markets and strengthening free trade. The Directorate for External Trade is responsible for multilateral and bilateral trade agreements and various other diplomatic tasks related to foreign trade

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nepal

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nepal UPR 51 - Nepal Wednesday 21 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Nepal and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nauru

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nauru UPR 51 - Nauru Tuesday 20 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. Vice-President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Nauru and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Lebanon

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Lebanon UPR 51 - Lebanon Monday 19 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Lebanon and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Rwanda

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Rwanda UPR 51 - Rwanda Wednesday 21 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Rwanda and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Mission, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - Introduction to L1. as orally revised

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - Introduction to L1. as orally revised 39th Special Session at the Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran Introduction to L1. as orally revised Mr

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Mauritania

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Mauritania UPR 51 - Mauritania Tuesday 20 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Mauritania and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Micronesia

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Micronesia UPR 51 - The Federal States of Micronesia Monday 19 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of the Federal States of Micronesia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

26. Jan 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Mauritania

26 January 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Mauritania Mauritania Tuesday 20 January, 09:00-12:30 Speaking time: 75 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 35 of 99) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Mauritania and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

23. Jan 2026Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine

23 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure. Despite international efforts to put an end to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to pave the way for just and lasting peace, Russia has intensified its attacks against Ukraine’s capital Kyiv as well as Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Odesa and many other cities. As a result, last week Ukraine’s authorities had to announce a country-wide state of emergency

23. Jan 2026Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Mission, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - NB8 statement

23 January 2026 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - NB8 statement 39th special session of the Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran Statement delivered by H. E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Mr

23. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - Core Group Statement

23 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - Core Group Statement 39th special session of the human rights council to address the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran Statement delivered by H. E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ms

22. Jan 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: Preparatory Committee - Crimes against Humanity

22 January 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement: Preparatory Committee - Crimes against Humanity Joint Nordic Statement by Ms. Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir, Director of International Law, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Iceland Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity 22 January 2026 Good morning Mr. Chair, good morning all colleagues

21. Jan 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 Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council

21 January 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement: The Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council Joint Nordic Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations, United Nations General Assembly The Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters 21 January 2026 Your Excellencies, Co-Chairs, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland

19. Jan 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Lebanon

19 January 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Lebanon Lebanon Monday 19 January, 14:30-18:00 Speaking time: 65 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 38 of 109) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Lebanon and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

19. Jan 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Micronesia

19 January 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Micronesia The Federal States of Micronesia Monday 19 January, 09:00-12:30 Speaking time: 125 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 36 of 61) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of the Federal States of Micronesia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

17. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Fees for consular services

Fees for consular services Ministry for Foreign Affairs Table of Contents Overview The following is an overview of fees for consular services. Please note that this fee schedule is published subject to exchange rate changes. Fees based on exchange rate in December 2025 | Passports 18-66 y/o | ISK | USD | EUR | DKK | NOK | SEK | GBP | CAD | CHF | JPY | CNY | PLN | INR | MWK | UGX | SLE | RUB | SDR | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | General fee | 19

08. Jan 2026Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Statements, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC - NB8 statement - Intersessional Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine

08 January 2026 / Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC - NB8 statement - Intersessional Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine UN Human Rights Council Intersessional Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine 16th December 2025 Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States Chair, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the High Commissioner for the substantive briefing. We welcome the international efforts and Ukraine’s firm commitment to find a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, which cannot be negotiated without Ukraine

06. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on Greenland

06 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on Greenland As Nordic countries, Arctic States and NATO allies we are collectively committed to preserving security, stability and co-operation in the Arctic. We have all taken steps to increase deterrence and defence in the region, including through new capabilities, activities, presence and increased situational awareness. We support NATO increasing its presence and vigilance in the region

06. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on Greenland

As Nordic countries, Arctic States and NATO allies we are collectively committed to preserving security, stability and co-operation in the Arctic. We have all taken steps to increase deterrence and defence in the region, including through new capabilities, activities, presence and increased situational awareness. We support NATO increasing its presence and vigilance in the region. We have substantially increased our investments in Arctic security and we are ready to do even more in close consultation with the United States and other NATO allies.

05. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Other

Joint statement on support to UNRWA and NGOs

05 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on support to UNRWA and NGOs Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Spain condemn the latest Israeli legislation targeting UNRWA, including measures to cut water, electricity and communications to its facilities. Such actions undermine the UN mandate, violate international law and run counter to the findings of the International Court of Justice, while risking grave humanitarian consequences for the Palestinian civilian population and refugees. We also call on Israel to ensure that established international NGOs continue to be permitted to operate in Gaza and that any deregistrations be halted

05. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Other

Joint statement on support to UNRWA and NGOs

05 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement on support to UNRWA and NGOs Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Spain condemn the latest Israeli legislation targeting UNRWA, including measures to cut water, electricity and communications to its facilities. Such actions undermine the UN mandate, violate international law and run counter to the findings of the International Court of Justice, while risking grave humanitarian consequences for the Palestinian civilian population and refugees. We also call on Israel to ensure that established international NGOs continue to be permitted to operate in Gaza and that any deregistrations be halted