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24. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights to the Third Committee

24 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights to the Third Committee Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions 24 October 2019 Statement by Iceland Thank you Mr. Chairman, We thank the Special Rapporteur for her presence here today and would like to express our appreciation for her work and support for her mandate. The Special Rapporteur has an immensely important role and is executing it in a courageous manner, acting as a forceful advocate for international human rights law and respect for the norms inherent in human rights law

23. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the Third Committee by Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights

23 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the Third Committee by Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran 23 October 2019 Statement by Iceland Thank you Mr. Chairman, Iceland thanks the Special Rapporteur for his latest report. We value greatly the report´s focus on the human rights situation of religious and ethnic minorities

23. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement to the Disarmament and International Security Committee

23 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement to the Disarmament and International Security Committee Statement by the Nordic Countries The 74nd Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly Disarmament and International Security Committee Thematic Debate on Conventional Weapons New York, 23 October 2019 Mr Chairperson, It is an honour for me to address this Committee on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. Mr Chairperson,

22. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries to the Sixth Committee on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers

22 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries to the Sixth Committee on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers 6C Nordic Statement - Transboundary Acquifiers. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Statements

22. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights to the Third Committee

22 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights to the Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with Chair of the former Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, Marzuki Darusman 22 October 2019 Statement by Iceland Thank you, Mr. /Mrs. Chairperson, We would like to express our gratitude to Mr

22. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Mr. Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights to the Third Committee

22 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Mr. Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights to the Third Committee UNGA 74, Third Committee 22 October 2019 Statement by Iceland Thank you Mr. Chairman, Human Rights are a corner-stone of Iceland’s foreign policy

21. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries to the Sixth Committee on UNCITRAL

21 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries to the Sixth Committee on UNCITRAL 6C Nordic Statement - UNCITRAL. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs

21. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Baltic Statement to the Third Committee

21 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Baltic Statement to the Third Committee UN General Assembly Third Committee – 74th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Mr. David Kaye 21 New York, October 2019 Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries I have the honor to make this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We would like to express our gratitude and thank the Special Rapporteur for his comprehensive report and today’s presentation

18. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement to the Third Committee on Reprisals

18 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement to the Third Committee on Reprisals Mr. Chair, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as on behalf of Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, the Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand,…

15. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on Diplomatic Protection

15 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on Diplomatic Protection 6C Nordic Statement - Diplomatic Protection. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ræður fulltrúa Íslands Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs

14. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the First Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson

14 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the First Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 74th session, 14 October 2019 First Committee – General debate Mr

11. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Sixth Committee Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts

11 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Sixth Committee Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts 6C Nordic Statement - Responsibility of States. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Statements

10. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the Third Committee by Helen S. von Ernst, Second Secretary

10 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the Third Committee by Helen S. von Ernst, Second Secretary Statement by Helen S. von Ernst, Second Secretary General Assembly 74th session, 10 October 2019 Third Committee - Item 66: Promotion and protection of the rights of children Mr

10. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries at the Sixth Committee Thematic Debate on the Rule of Law

10 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries at the Sixth Committee Thematic Debate on the Rule of Law 6C Nordic Statement - Rule of Law. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs

08. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries to the Sixth Committee on Measures to Eliminate Internal Terrorism

08 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries to the Sixth Committee on Measures to Eliminate Internal Terrorism 6C Nordic Statement - Measures to eliminate international terrorism. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Statements

07. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the Second Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson

07 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the Second Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 74th session, 7 October 2019 Second Committee – General debate Mr Chair, First, let me congratulate you and the members of the bureau on your election and wish you every success in the work ahead

07. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson on The Advancement of Women

07 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson on The Advancement of Women GA74 – Third Committee – Advancement of Women Mr. /Madam Chair, As this is the first time I take the floor in this Committee, let me start by congratulating you and other members of the Bureau with your election to this very important Committee. You can rest assured that the Icelandic Delegation will work with the Bureau in the spirit of cooperation throughout this session

01. Oct 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Esther Hallsdóttir, Iceland´s Youth Delegate to the United Nations

01 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Esther Hallsdóttir, Iceland´s Youth Delegate to the United Nations Mr. /Madame Chair, The fact that I am here today, speaking on behalf of young people in Iceland, marks an important milestone towards true and meaningful youth inclusion in my country. I am deeply honored to be here as Iceland’s first Youth Delegate to the United Nations

10. Sep 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson at a side event: Reaffirming the Commitment to Multilateralism

10 September 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson at a side event: Reaffirming the Commitment to Multilateralism “Reaffirming the commitment to Multilateralism through the strengthening of international system and institutions on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations” Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Thank you Madame Chair, Madame President, Secretary General, dear colleagues. The 75th anniversary marks an important milestone for the United Nations. It represents an opportunity not only to reflect on our past but also to look to the future and reaffirm our collective commitment to multilateralism

09. Jul 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement to the UN Security Council on the nexus between terrorism and organised crime

09 July 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement to the UN Security Council on the nexus between terrorism and organised crime President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We commend our colleagues from Peru for including this matter on the Security Council agenda. Both terrorism and organized crime threaten international peace and security

25. Jun 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Jónas G. Allansson delivered at the UNRWA Pledging Conference

25 June 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Jónas G. Allansson delivered at the UNRWA Pledging Conference Mr. /Madam Chair, At the outset allow me to express Iceland’s sincere appreciation for the work of UNRWA’s staff, operating in increasingly difficult contexts, and use this opportunity to recognize Commissioner-General, Pierre Krähenbühl, for his leadership and dedication as the head of the Agency

18. Jun 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the UN Women Executive Board Annual Session

18 June 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the UN Women Executive Board Annual Session Thank Madame President, Let me begin by thanking Madame Phumzile for her comprehensive opening statement, highlighting key results achieved during the first year of implementing the new Strategic Plan despite the global push-back. I also want to warmly welcome Anita Bhatia and my countrywoman Hanna Kristjansdottir to their new roles at UN Women. We also welcome the role of Edward Wagani in engaging men and boys, which Iceland attaches great importance to

11. Jun 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the UNICEF Executive Board 2019 Annual Session

11 June 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the UNICEF Executive Board 2019 Annual Session Thank you Mr. /Madam President, Let me begin by thanking Ms. Henrietta Fore for her introductory remarks and for the thorough presentation of her annual report

06. Jun 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries on the working methods of the Security Council

06 June 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries on the working methods of the Security Council Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway by Ambassador Mari Skåre on the Working methods of the Security Council, 6 June 2019. I deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. President, Improving the Security Council’s working methods enhances the council’s ability to take meaningful action in an efficient, results-oriented and accountable way

23. May 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries in the Open Depate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict

23 May 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries in the Open Depate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway by Ambassador Mari Skåre in the Open Debate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict, 23 May 2019. Mr. President, I take the floor on behalf of the Nordic countries, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway

07. May 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries in the Open Debate on Investing in Peace

07 May 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries in the Open Debate on Investing in Peace Statement by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul in the Open Debate on Investing in peace: delivering quality training and capacity building to improve safety and security and performance of UN peacekeepers, 7 May 2019. Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway

30. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

General Statement of Iceland by Þórður Ægir Óskarsson to the 3rd Preparatory Committee for the 2020 NPT Review Conference

30 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs General Statement of Iceland by Þórður Ægir Óskarsson to the 3rd Preparatory Committee for the 2020 NPT Review Conference Mr Chairman I join others in congratulating you on assuming the chairmanship of this final preparatory committee meeting of the 2020 Nuclear Proliferation Treaty Review Conference and wish you every success in your leadership of this important gathering. Iceland fully aligns itself with the statement made by Norway on behalf of the Nordic countries and the statement made by Belgium on behalf of the Group of States. I will use this opportunity to make few comments in my national capacity

29. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement at the General Debate of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference

29 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at the General Debate of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference NPT: General Debate Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul at the general debate of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Mr Chair, I have the privilege to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country, Norway. Mr Cair, Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

23. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the Pleding Conference on Women, Peace and Security

23 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the Pleding Conference on Women, Peace and Security Statement at the pledging conference Women, Peace and Security April 23, 2019 Chair

23. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul in the Open debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict

23 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul in the Open debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict SC: Sexual Violence in Conflict Statement by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul in the Open debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, 23 April 2019. I am making this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway, and thank Germany for organising today’s open debate on this critical topic. With the adoption of resolution 2467 today, it is essential to advance the agenda of conflict-related sexual violence focusing on the survivors

11. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement to the Security Council on Women in Peacekeeping

11 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement to the Security Council on Women in Peacekeeping SC: Women in Peacekeeping Ambassador Mari Skåre in the Open Debate on Women in Peacekeeping. Photo: UN Photo/Manuel Elias. Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden delivered by Ambassador Mari Skåre in the Open Debate on Women in Peacekeeping, 11 April 2019

03. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir on 52nd Session of the Committee on Population and Development

03 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir on 52nd Session of the Committee on Population and Development Mr. / Madame Chair, Iceland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Netherlands on behalf of 49 countries. Let me start by congratulating the bureau members on the adoption of the political declaration and to thank you, Mr

29. Mar 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir on Climate and Sustainable Development for All

29 March 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir on Climate and Sustainable Development for All Madame President Thank you and the Secretary-General for your steadfast leadership in ensuring that climate change continues to be on the top of the UN agenda as it the single most serious threat to sustainable development and the goals set out in Agenda 2030.

27. Feb 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement to the Security Council on Silencing the Guns

27 February 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement to the Security Council on Silencing the Guns SC: Silencing the Guns Ambassador Mona Juul speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries in the Security Council Open Debate on Silencing the Guns. Foto: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway by Permanent Representative of Norway H. E

20. Dec 2018Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the General Assembly on the Declaration of Human Rights Defenders by Jonas G. Allansson, Deputy Permanent Representative

20 December 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the General Assembly on the Declaration of Human Rights Defenders by Jonas G. Allansson, Deputy Permanent Representative Mr. / Madame President, As we commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, adopted by all UN member states, we welcome the opportunity to reflect on our achievements and the challenges that remain

12. Dec 2018Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the General Assembly on Oceans and the Law of the Sea by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir

12 December 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the General Assembly on Oceans and the Law of the Sea by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir Mr. President, The two UN draft resolutions under discussions today, on Sustainable Fisheries and on Oceans and the Law of the Sea, relate to issues that are at the core of Iceland’s economy, history, identity – indeed our very existence. It’s therefore difficult to overstate the importance of this topic for Iceland, as the issue addressed in these resolutions touch upon central issues for Iceland´s foreign, economic and trade policies

01. Nov 2018Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement to the General Assembly on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters

01 November 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement to the General Assembly on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters General Assembly 73rd session Sixth Committee Agenda item 90: Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters Statement by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden Delivered by Ms. Sesselja Sigurdardottir, Counsellor, Mission of Iceland 1 November 2018 Madame Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Iceland.

22. Oct 2018Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries at the First Committee Thematic Debate on Other Weapons of Mass Distruction

22 October 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries at the First Committee Thematic Debate on Other Weapons of Mass Distruction statement-by-finland-ow. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ræður fulltrúa Íslands Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs

15. Oct 2018Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement to the Second Committee on Sustainable Development

15 October 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement to the Second Committee on Sustainable Development Statement by H. E Bergdís Ellertsdóttir, Permanent Representative GA73 / Item 20 – Sustainable development Second Committee 15 October 2018 Mr. Chair Since this is the first time I take the floor, allow me to congratulate you and the members of the bureau on your election and assure you of my delegation´s full cooperation

08. Oct 2018Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement to the General Assembly by Norway on the First Committee

08 October 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement to the General Assembly by Norway on the First Committee statement-by-norway-8-october. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Statements

04. Sep 2018Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

General statement of BBNJ at the first intergovernmental conference by Sesselja Sigurdardottir, Counsellor/Legal Adviser

04 September 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements General statement of BBNJ at the first intergovernmental conference by Sesselja Sigurdardottir, Counsellor/Legal Adviser Madam President At the outset let me thank you and your able team and the staff at DOALOS for your excellent work in advance of this intergovernmental conference. In particular, we thank you for providing us with the useful President´s Aid to Discussion to guide our important work. The opening of this intergovernmental conference is a historic moment

27. Apr 2018Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the Security Council- Debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question by Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson

27 April 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the Security Council- Debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question by Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson Un Security Council Debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question 26 April 2018 Statement by H. E. Einar Gunnarsson, Permanent Representative Mr

24. Apr 2018Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Conflict in the Middle East, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM

24 April 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM Statement to the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM by Nikulas Hannigan, Deputy Permanent Representative Informal meeting of the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM 18 April Statement by Nikulás Hannigan, Deputy Permanent Representative, Iceland Mr. President

24. Apr 2018Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM by Nikulás Hannigan, Deputy Permanent Representative

24 April 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM by Nikulás Hannigan, Deputy Permanent Representative Informal meeting of the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM 18 April Statement by Nikulás Hannigan, Deputy Permanent Representative, Iceland Mr. President Thank you for convening this very timely informal debate on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria. I also thank Mme Christine March-Uhel for her briefing and Liechtenstein and Qatar for their leadership on this issue

08. Feb 2018Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement to the Security Council on The Middle East

08 February 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement to the Security Council on The Middle East The Permanent Mission of Iceland to the United Nations Security Council open debate The Middle East including the Palestinian Question Statement by H. E. Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson Permanent Representative 25 January 2018 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Mr

08. Feb 2018Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the Security Council on The Middle East including the Palestinian Question by Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson

08 February 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the Security Council on The Middle East including the Palestinian Question by Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson The Permanent Mission of Iceland to the United Nations Security Council open debate The Middle East including the Palestinian Question Statement by H. E. Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson Permanent Representative 25 January 2018 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Mr