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08. Mar 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security at the Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Advancing the WPS agenda through partnerships

08 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security at the Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Advancing the WPS agenda through partnerships Madam President, I am pleased to speak on behalf of the 56 Member States of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace, and Security [1]. On this International Women’s Day, the Group of Friends would like to express our solidarity with all women peacebuilders, human rights defenders and advocates for gender equality around the world who are tirelessly working to build peace, defend human rights and implement the Women, Peace and Security agenda. We hear you

08. Mar 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Baltic Statement at the Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Advancing the WPS agenda through partnerships

08 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Baltic Statement at the Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Advancing the WPS agenda through partnerships Joint Nordic Baltic Statement for Open Debate of the UN Security Council on “Advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda through partnerships: Women’s economic inclusion and participation as a key to building peace” delivered by Ambassador Anna-Karin Eneström, Sweden's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York Tuesday, 8 March 2022 Madam President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank you for organizing today’s important meeting on Women, Peace and Security and welcome the briefers’ statements.

07. Mar 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform

07 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform Statement by Counsellor Sofia Ekfeldt Nyman, Sweden on behalf of the Nordic countries at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters, United Nations, 7 March 2022 Your Excellencies, Co-Chairs, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries.

04. Mar 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Our Common Agenda, 4th Consultations

04 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Our Common Agenda, 4th Consultations OUR COMMON AGENDA, 4th CONSULTATIONS Protecting our planet and being prepared for the future Statement of Iceland by DPR Jonas G. Allansson 3 March 2022 Mr Vice President At the outset, let me underline Iceland's full solidarity with Ukraine and condemn in the strongest terms Russia's invasion, which is in flagrant violation of international law and the UN charter. Iceland reiterates its unwavering support of the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognized borders

03. Mar 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

UN Women Peer to Peer Dialogue - Sexual Harassment and Intersectionality

03 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UN Women Peer to Peer Dialogue - Sexual Harassment and Intersectionality Making Zero Tolerance a Reality: Understanding and tackling the intersectional nature of sexual harassment in cross-cultural contexts Jointly organized by the CEB Task Force on Addressing Sexual Harassment, the UN Secretariat and UN Women

02. Mar 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Ad Hoc Committee against Cybercrime

02 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Ad Hoc Committee against Cybercrime Madam Chair, Firstly, allow me to express Iceland's full solidarity with Ukraine. Our thoughts are with innocent people in Ukraine who suffer a brutal, unprovoked attack by Russia. Iceland condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the Russian invasion, which is in flagrant violation of international law and the UN charter

02. Mar 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement on behalf of NB8 at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine

02 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on behalf of NB8 at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine Statement by Permanent Representative of Denmark, Mr. Martin Bille Hermann, on behalf of the 8 Nordic-Baltic countries at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine I have the honour to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. From all corners of the world, we have come together

28. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

EU statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine

28 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements EU statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the EU and its Member States. The Candidate Countries North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania, the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, San Marino, Andorra and Monaco align themselves with this statement

28. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

NB8 Statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine

28 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements NB8 Statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine I have the honour to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. Mr. President, On the night of February 24, the Russian leadership decided to attack Ukraine

26. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

PGA High Level Dialogue: Galvanising Momentum for Universal Vaccination

26 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements PGA High Level Dialogue: Galvanising Momentum for Universal Vaccination Mr. President, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for your commitment to the effort to offer universal access to covid-19 vaccination

23. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

EU Statement supported by Iceland on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine

23 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements EU Statement supported by Iceland on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine Iceland aligns itself with the EU statement in the UN General Assembly plenary meeting on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, February 23, 2022. Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you Mr

23. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic Baltic Statement on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine

23 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Baltic Statement on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine Mr. President, Despite the repeated calls for serious de-escalation by the UN Secretary General and recent intensive diplomatic efforts at all levels, Russia keeps dramatically escalating its aggressive actions against Ukraine. We strongly condemn the decision by President Putin to recognize the non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities and the ensuing decision to send Russian troops into these areas under the pretext of so –called “peacekeeping”

21. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement on "Our Common Agenda" - promoting peace, international law, and digital cooperation

21 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on "Our Common Agenda" - promoting peace, international law, and digital cooperation Mr. Vice President, Thank you for convening today’s debate on the proposals in Our Common Agenda Report aimed at promoting peace, international law, and digital cooperation. The main challenge to multilateralism and international cooperation is not lack of instruments and commitments but too often lack of implementation and non-compliance

14. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

UN Women Executive Board - Joint Statement

14 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UN Women Executive Board - Joint Statement Madam President, Madam Executive Director, dear Colleagues. I deliver this statement on behalf of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Republic of Moldova, Monaco, Kingdom of Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Ukraine, and my own country Iceland. Allow me to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Madam Executive Director, on your appointment and warmly welcome you to your first UN Women Executive Board session

10. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement on Our Common Agenda - Thematic consultation 1: SDGs

10 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on Our Common Agenda - Thematic consultation 1: SDGs Mr President, Let me start by thanking you and the Secretary-General for organizing this important meeting to further reflect on the various proposals and ideas in Our Common Agenda Report. The report and its proposals can and should be used to reinvigorate multilateralism and re-embrace solidarity in line with UN 75 declaration. First few points on the process

08. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement - Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN)

08 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement - Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) Your Excellencies, Co-Chairs, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries. Please allow me to extend our sincere gratitude to Ambassador Hermann of Denmark for taking on this process, and Ambassador Al-Thani of the State of Qatar for again steering the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform this session. We know we are in good hands, and we recognize this can be a thankless task

03. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

FFD Co-facilitators statement - ECOSOC Financing for Development

03 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements FFD Co-facilitators statement - ECOSOC Financing for Development FFD Co-facilitators statement ECOSOC Coordination Segment Agenda item 3: Pathways for a resilient and inclusive economic recovery 3 February 2022

01. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

General Assembly - Statement on the implementation of SDG 14

01 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements General Assembly - Statement on the implementation of SDG 14 Co-facilitators, colleagues, It gives me great pleasure to be here today - to get the ball rolling again – and Iceland will do its utmost to contribute to success in Lisbon this summer. We have full confidence in the leadership of Grenada and Denmark as penholders. Significant progress has already been made and, as we see it, the current draft is balanced and only needs a few updates to reflect developments of the past two years

25. Jan 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement at SC high-level open debate on "War in Cities: protection of civilians in urban settings"

25 January 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at SC high-level open debate on "War in Cities: protection of civilians in urban settings" Statement by H. E. Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) at the Security Council high-level open debate on “War in Cities: protection of civilians in urban settings” Mr

21. Jan 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement at informal meeting on the SGs priorities for 2022

21 January 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at informal meeting on the SGs priorities for 2022 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. We would like to congratulate you, Mr Secretary-General, on taking up your new mandate

18. Jan 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement: Security Council Open Debate on Women Peace and Security

18 January 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement: Security Council Open Debate on Women Peace and Security Madam Chair, distinguished delegates, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries – Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Denmark. The full implementation of the resolutions that constitute the WPS Agenda is a key priority for the Nordics. We thank successive presidencies of the UN Security Council for their commitment to ensuring a sustained focus on WPS in the Council’s work

18. Jan 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by GoF of WPS: Security Council Open Debate on Women Peace and Security

18 January 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by GoF of WPS: Security Council Open Debate on Women Peace and Security Madam President, I am pleased to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace, and Security, an informal network of 65 Member States, representing all five regional groups of the UN, and the European Union[1]. The Group thanks Norway for highlighting the important links between the protection of women peacebuilders and human rights defenders and their participation in advancing peace and security. We wish to emphasize three points: First, we condemn all threats, harassment, attacks, and reprisals against women peacebuilders, human rights defenders and gender equality advocates

10. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

General Assembly 76th session statement on Humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the UN

10 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements General Assembly 76th session statement on Humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the UN Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 76th session, 10 December 2021 50th Plenary Meeting – Agenda Item 75 Strengthening the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance Madam/Mr

09. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on terrorism and climate change

09 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on terrorism and climate change Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on the maintenance on International Peace and Security. Security in the context of terrorism and climate change, New York, 9 December 2021 Mr President, Members of the Security Council, I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. I thank the President of Niger, His Excellency Mr Mohamed Bazoum, for convening this timely meeting

08. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

CERF High Level Pledging Event for 2022 - Icelandic statement

08 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements CERF High Level Pledging Event for 2022 - Icelandic statement Central Emergency Response Fund High-level Pledging Event for 2022 Statement by Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Cooperation of Iceland Mr. Chair, It is an honour to participate in this event, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund

07. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement at the General Assembly 76th session on Agenda item 78, Oceans and the Law of the Sea

07 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the General Assembly 76th session on Agenda item 78, Oceans and the Law of the Sea Statement by Permanent Representative Jörundur Valtýsson General Assembly 76th session, 7 December 2021 Agenda item 78, Oceans and the Law of the Sea Mr. President, „Life is bacalao. “ So spoke Salka Valka, the strong female lead of a cherished novel by the Icelandic Nobel laureate Halldór Laxness

02. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls

02 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Thursday, 2 December 15:00-17:00, Trusteeship Council Remarks delivered by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Thank you, Ambassador Skoog, for convening us and my appreciation to UN Women and the panelists for their remarks and important information

23. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement at the Global Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons General Assembly High Level Meeting

23 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the Global Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons General Assembly High Level Meeting Global Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons General Assembly High Level Meeting New York, 23 November 2021 Statement delivered by H. E. Mr

22. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic Statement at the UN SC Open Debate on Small Arms and Light Weapons

22 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement at the UN SC Open Debate on Small Arms and Light Weapons Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at the United Nations Security Council meeting on “The impact of the diversion and trafficking of arms on peace and security”, New York, 22 November 2021 Mr. Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. Let me start by thanking Mexico for convening this important meeting, and the briefers for valuable insights

16. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement at the UN SC open debate on Peace and security through preventive diplomacy

16 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the UN SC open debate on Peace and security through preventive diplomacy Joint Nordic Statement on the occasion of the UN Security Council open debate on Peace and security through preventive diplomacy: A common objective to all UN principal organs delivered by Under-Secretary of State Kai Sauer, on 16 November 2021 Mr President, I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the briefers for their valuable insights and welcome this exchange on preventive diplomacy and how the UN principal organs can work together to achieve this common objective.

15. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement: Debate on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the SC and other matters

15 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement: Debate on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the SC and other matters Joint Nordic Statement at GA Plenary meeting on Item 123: Debate on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council, delivered by Ambassador Jukka Salovaara, Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations, on 15 November 2021 Mr. President, Thank you for convening this annual debate. I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland

09. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic statement at the Security Council meeting on Maintaining International Peace and Security

09 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic statement at the Security Council meeting on Maintaining International Peace and Security Nordic Joint Statement Issued by Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann on the occasion of the Signature Event of the UN Security Council on Maintaining International Peace and Security: Exclusion, Inequality and Conflict 9 November 2021 Mr President, Members of the Security Council, I have the pleasure to submit this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark.

28. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement UNGA76 - Report of the International Law Commission

28 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement UNGA76 - Report of the International Law Commission Statement by Counsellor Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden General Assembly 76th session, 28 October 2021, Agenda item 82 Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its 72nd session, Cluster 2: Immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction & Sea-level rise in relation to international law Mme. /Mr. Chair, At the outset, I would like to thank the International Law Commission for their report

26. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

NB8 Statement at Interactive Dialogue with Mr. Victor Madrigal-Borloz

26 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements NB8 Statement at Interactive Dialogue with Mr. Victor Madrigal-Borloz Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Mr. Victor Madrigal-Borloz, 26 October 2021 Statement on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden Delivered by Mr

26. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - High Level meeting on Delivering Climate Action

26 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - High Level meeting on Delivering Climate Action Statement by H. E. Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Cooperation General Assembly 76th session, 26 October 2021 High-level meeting on Delivering Climate Action President of the UN General Assembly, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I welcome this opportunity to highlight Iceland´s firm commitment to enhanced and ambitious climate action - especially now, with COP26 just around the corner and the exceedingly dire outlook presented to us by the IPCC

26. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Third Committee Interactive Dialogue, Statement by the UN LGBTI Core Group

26 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Third Committee Interactive Dialogue, Statement by the UN LGBTI Core Group 3C Interactive Dialogue Independent Expert on Protection against Violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Statement by the UN LGBTI Core Group Chair, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Member States of the LGBTI Core Group.

08. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement on the occasion of Arria formula meeting in UNSC on the human rights situation in Belarus

08 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement on the occasion of Arria formula meeting in UNSC on the human rights situation in Belarus Nordic Joint Statement Delivered by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark on the occasion of Arria formula meeting in United Nations Security Council on the human rights situation in Belarus 8 October 2021 Your excellency, Members of the Security Council, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries - Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. We welcome today’s opportunity to discuss the aggressive behaviour of the Belarusian authorities against their own citizens and neighbouring countries.

06. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Human Rights and Equality, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

United Nations General Assembly 76th session - First Committee General Debate

06 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements United Nations General Assembly 76th session - First Committee General Debate Statement at the General Debate of the First Committee by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN General Assembly 76th session, 6 October 2021 Mr Chair, Iceland aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Countries but let me highlight few key issues from a national perspective

06. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Human Rights and Equality, Jafnrétti, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - Second Committee General Debate

06 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - Second Committee General Debate Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 76th session, 6 October 2021 Second Committee – General debate Madam Chair, Allow me to congratulate you on your election and sincerely thank Ambassador Rai and the outgoing Bureau for their excellent work

04. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - Third Committee General Debate

04 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - Third Committee General Debate Third Committee, General Debate Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Delivered 4 October 2021 Thank you, Mr

24. Sep 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Equality, Human Rights and Equality, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy

24 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy Speech by H. E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson Minister for Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation of Iceland Mr

23. Sep 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Alliance for Multilateralism - Shaping our Common Agenda

23 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Alliance for Multilateralism - Shaping our Common Agenda Alliance for Multilateralism Shaping our Common Agenda Ministerial meeting in the margins of the High-Level Week of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly 23 September 2021 Statement by H. E. Mr

23. Sep 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Food Systems Summit - Statement by Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir

23 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Food Systems Summit - Statement by Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir Food Systems Summit Statement by Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir The government of Iceland welcomes the UN initiative to gather members at this Food Systems Summit. It is now evident that we exceed Planetary boundaries in a number of ways, taking more from Mother Nature than is sustainable. How we produce, distribute, and consume food is not only harmful to our environment and our existence, but also wasteful

22. Sep 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Human Rights and Equality, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

UN LGBTI Core Group High Level Event - Leaving No One Behind: Decriminalization of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

22 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UN LGBTI Core Group High Level Event - Leaving No One Behind: Decriminalization of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity UN LGBTI Core Group High Level Event "Leaving No One Behind: Decriminalization of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" address given by Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Let me first say how happy I am to be able to address this side-event today, organized by the UN LGBTI Core Group. Iceland is a proud member of the Group and is fully committed to its values, mission and vision. The Government of Iceland remains strongly committed to promote the human rights and non-discrimination of LGBTI individuals

14. Sep 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Human Rights and Equality, Jafnrétti, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement at the UN Women Executive Board, Agenda Item 2: Strategic Plan

14 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the UN Women Executive Board, Agenda Item 2: Strategic Plan Joint Nordic Statement Delivered by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Second Regular Session 2021 UN Women Executive Board, Agenda Item 2: Strategic Plan Mr

10. Sep 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement on SG's Recommendations to Advance the Common Agenda and Respond to Current and Future Challanges

10 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement on SG's Recommendations to Advance the Common Agenda and Respond to Current and Future Challanges Joint Nordic Statement: Informal meeting of the plenary SG’s Recommendations to Advance the Common Agenda and to Respond to Current and Future Challenges delivered by Jukka Salovaara, Permanent Representative of Finland. New York, 10 September 2021. Mr

31. Aug 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Human Rights and Equality, Jafnrétti, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement on UNFPA strategic plan 2022-2025

31 August 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement on UNFPA strategic plan 2022-2025 SECOND REGULAR SESSION 2021 Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS UNFPA Segment, August 31 2021 Item 6, UNFPA strategic plan 2022-2025 Statement by the Nordic Countries Delivered by Ambassador Miia Rainne, Deputy Permanent Representative of Finland, Chargé d'affaires Madam President, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and my own country Finland. We align ourselves with the Joint Statement, which will be delivered by Mexico. I would like to start by thanking UNFPA for developing your new Strategic Plan 2022- 2025 in such a transparent and participatory way

30. Aug 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Jóint Nordic Statement: Interactive Dialogue with the UNDP Administrator and New Strategic Plan

30 August 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Jóint Nordic Statement: Interactive Dialogue with the UNDP Administrator and New Strategic Plan SECOND REGULAR SESSION 2021 Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Item 2: INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH THE UNDP ADMINISTRATOR AND NEW STRATEGIC PLAN Nordic Statement delivered on 30 August by PR Eneström, SWEDEN I am delivering this Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries: Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and my own country Sweden. President,