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03 November 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister signs an agreement with the United Nations University on the UNU Geothermal Training Programme

Foreign Minister Össur Skarphéðinsson, Dr. Konrad Osterwalder, Rector of the United Nations University (UNU) and Dr. Guðni A. Jóhannesson, Director General of the National Energy Authority today signed an agreement on the extension of the cooperation between Iceland and the UNU on the UNU Geothermal Training Programme (UNU-GTP).

02 November 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Nordic countries concerned about measures against Palestinians

The five Nordic foreign ministers discussed the situation in the Middle East today, focusing particularly on relations between Israel and the Palestinians in the wake of this week's vote in UNESCO.

02 November 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Denmark supports Iceland's EU aspirations

Össur Skarphéðinsson Minister of Foreign Affairs in Iceland and Villy Søvndal the newly appointed Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with the Denmark's new Minister for European Affairs, Nikolai Wammen, met today at the sidelines of the Nordic Council Session in Copenhagen.

25 October 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland's responsibility towards developing countries

Iceland commemorates the 40th anniversary of Iceland's development cooperation, 30th anniversary of the Icelandic Development Agency (ICEIDA) and tenth anniversary of the Icelandic Crisis Response Unit.

20 October 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister and Negotiations Committee Meet With EU Enlargement Commissioner

Foreign Minister Össur Skarphéðinsson last night met with  European Commissioner for Enlargement Štefan Füle who is on a visit to Iceland

19 October 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Two chapters concluded in negotiations between Iceland and EU

An Intergovernmental Conference was held in Brussels today between Iceland and the EU on two chapters in the current Accession negotiations; free movement of workers and intellectual property rights.

13 October 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister submits a proposal to Althingi for a parliamentary resolution on recognition of Palestine

The first reading of the resolution took place on 6 October and it was subsequently referred to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament.

12 October 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Germany reiterates support for Iceland

Össur Skarphéðinsson Minister for Foreign Affairs met yesterday with Guido Westerwelle, Germany‘s Minister for Foreign Affairs, discussing  Iceland's accession negotiations with the EU

12 October 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister disappointed with verdict over Tymoshenko

Minister Skarphéðinsson supports the declaration made by the European Union critizising the trial over Ms Tymoshenko and will also support such a declaration with the OSCE later this week.

12 October 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

EU progress report states Iceland fulfills political and economic conditions

The European Commission today published a progress report on the status in Iceland‘s accession negotiations with the European Union.

11 October 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Towards Creative Iceland:building local, going global

A new study on creative industries in Iceland has found that they generated turnover of ISK 1891 billion in 2009, accounting for 6.36% of the economy's total VATtaxable turnover

30 September 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Norway and Iceland increase their co-operation on arctic issues

The Foreign Ministers of Iceland and Norway, Össur Skarphéðinsson and Jonas Gahr Støre, announced yesterday the establishment of a new professorship in the field of Arctic studies at the University of Akureyri. This is a part of increased co-operation between the two countries on co-operation on Arctic scientific research

27 September 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland to support Palestinian statehood in the UN General Assembly

Foreign Minister Össur Skarphéðinsson told the United Nations General Assembly yesterday that Iceland was determined to fully recognize Palestine and that he will next week put to the Parliament of Iceland a resolution on the recognition of Palestine as a sovereign and independent state

26 September 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Poster Design from Iceland at Beijing Design Week

32 posters by senior Icelandic Graphic Designer Goddur will be on display at the Beijing Design Week. The exhibition will take place in the L-Building on Power Square in the newly refurbished 751 D•Park, a former power plant that has been transformed into a vibrant cultural centre.

24 September 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister attends UN General Assembly

During the UN GA minister Össur Skarphéðinsson has met with Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries, Cyprus, Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan.

09 September 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Italy's full support to Iceland's application

Italy's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Franco Frattini, declared full support to Iceland's application to the European Union during a meeting he had this morning with Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs.…

09 September 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Air Transport Agreement between Iceland and Vietnam signed

Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Trade Katrín Juliusdottir and Hoang Tsung Hai, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, signed an Air Transport Agreement between Iceland and Vietnam today. It is the first agreement in this field to be made between the two countries.

06 September 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Skarphedinsson and Kleist vow to increase cooperation between Iceland and Greenland

During their meeting yesterday, Ossur Skarphedinsson Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Kuupik Kleist, the Prime Minister of Greenland, vowed to increase cooperation between the nations both with regard to bilateral projects and other affairs concerning the Arctic Region

06 September 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister meets with Speaker of Croatian Parliament

Minister Skarphéðinsson and Speaker Bebic discussed lessons learned from the two countries‘ EU accession negotiations, the role of small states in international cooperation and bilateral issues between Iceland and Croatia, including geothermal projects  and tourism.

30 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Reinforced diplomatic cooperation between the Nordic and Baltic countries

The Nordic and Baltic countries have today signed a memorandum of understanding on the locating of diplomats at each other's missions abroad

27 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland completes IMF Programme

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed and approved on Friday the sixth and final review of Iceland's Economic Recovery Programme, supported by a Stand-By Arrangement, making the country the first to complete such a program following the international financial recession.…

25 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland's and Lithuania's Foreign Ministers discuss EU, NATO issues

Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, today met with Audronius Azubalis, Lithuania‘s Foreign Minister, who is in Iceland on an official visit.

24 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Inauguration of the Iceland square in Riga

On Monday, Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, was present at the inauguration of the Iceland square in Riga, with Girts Valdis Kristovskis, Latvia's Minister for Foreign Affairs. The two ministers unveiled a memorial, in rememberance to Iceland being the first state to recognise Latvia's independence, 20 years ago.

24 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Minister's address

In his address, Ossur Skarphedinsson said that Icelanders were deeply grateful to be afforded this honor. At the time, Iceland had only done what was considered to be right, that is to fully support the sovereignty and independence of the Baltic countries.

24 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister discusses foreign investment in environmental tourism

Foreign Minister Össur Skarphéðinsson met with Mr. Huang Nubo, chairman of the board of directors of Chinese investment firm Zhongkun Group on environmental tourism in Iceland.

22 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland and Finland will increase cooperation regarding the Arctic

Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, discussed European affairs and matters concerning the Arctic region at his meeting in Tallinn Estonia, with Erkki Tuomioja, Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs. The ministers declared their wish to increase the two nations' cooperation regarding the Arctic region, with an emphasis on education, research and distance teaching.

19 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Estonia honours Iceland with Iceland Day festival

By holding a special Iceland day, the Estonian state remembers that Iceland was the first country to recognise Estonia's restored independence in 1991.

19 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister condemns violence against civilians in Syria

This violence is in violation of international human rights obligations and a cruel attack on the rightful demands of the Syrian public for reforms and democratic development.

19 August 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Ministers of Iceland and Estonia meet in Tallinn

Foreign minister Skarphéðinsson thanked Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet for the honour shown to Icelanders by holding a culture festival dedicated to Iceland.

11 July 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister completes visit to Gaza, Ramallah and Jordan

Iceland's minister for foreign affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson had meetings with Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority, Saeb Erekat the chief negotiator and Yasser Abed Rabbo general secretary of the PLO in Ramallah

08 July 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Discusses Middle-East Peace Process with Jordanian Authorities

Minister for Foreign Affairs Össur Skarphéðinsson met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and His Royal Highness, Prince Hashem Ben Al Hussein.

08 July 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic and Palestinian Ministers sign MoU on political consultations

Minister for Foreign Affairs Össur Skarphéðinsson and Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Riad Al-Malki have signed in Ramallah a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political consultations between the government of Iceland and the government of Palestine

06 July 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister visits Gaza, Jordan and Ramallah

The minister will meet with the Palestinans and their neighbouring countries to discuss Palestine‘s status

28 June 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister meets with EU Commissioners and European Parliament MEP

The meetings followed yesterday‘s EU- Iceland Intergovernmental conference in Brussels where the first four chapters of the negotiations were opened.

27 June 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Four chapters opened and two closed at the launch of substantive accession negotiations between Iceland and the EU

Icelandic Foreign Minister Össur Skarphédinsson stated Iceland's willingness to open the chapters on fisheries and agriculture as soon as possible.

22 June 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister signs a free trade agreement between EFTA and Hong Kong

Össur Skarphéðinsson, the Foreign Minister of Iceland, has signed on behalf of Iceland, a free trade agreeement between the four EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and Hong Kong, China

21 June 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Screening meeting on energy concluded

The screening meeting with the European Union on Chapter 15 – energy – was concluded in Brussels on 20 June. At the meeting, experts from Iceland and the EU compared the legislation falling under the Chapter, which has partially been adapted into Icelandic law in accordance with the EEA-Agreement. The Icelandic team was headed by Ms.…

21 June 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Screening process concluded

Today marks the conclusion of the screening process between the European Union and Iceland, which began in November last year. Experts from Iceland and the European Commission have now compared and scrutinized legislation in all 33 substantive chapters of the accession negotiations.…

14 June 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Letter of Credentials presented to president of Mongolia

Kristín A. Árnadottir, Ambassador of Iceland, presented a Letter of Credentials to the President of Mongolia, H.E.…

10 June 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister meets with a representative of the National Transitional Council in Libya

Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson, met with Mr. Guma El-Gamaty, the UK Co-ordinator for the National Transitional Council (NTC) in Libya on 3 June 2011 to discuss the situation and measures taken by the International Community in Libya.

27 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Screening on enterprise and industrial policy concluded

Screening meeting with European Union on Chapter 20 – Enterprise and industrial policy – was concluded in Brussels on Wednesday, 25 May 2011. At the meeting, which was the latter one of two, experts from Iceland and the EU compared the legislation falling under the chapter, which is part of the EEA-Agreement. The Icelandic team was headed by Ms.…

25 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Volcanic activity significantly reduced

Activity in the volcanic eruption in Grimsvotn in southern Iceland is significantly reduced and the volcano is reduced to emitting mostly low steam, 100-200 meters. Small explosions can still be expected, according to information from the Icelandic Met Office. Travellers are advised not to go closer to the eruption than 6 km, due to these explosions.

25 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Screening meeting on External Relations concluded

The screening meeting with the European Union on Chapter 30 – External Relations – was concluded in Brussels on 19 May. At the meeting, which was the latter one of two, experts from Iceland and the EU compared the legislation falling under the Chapter, which is not part of the EEA-Agreement. The Icelandic team was headed by Ms.…

24 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Eruption on the wane; clean-up phase begins

“The worst is over,” said Icelandic Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir today, “and now the clean-up can begin. Our geoscientists say that the eruption is waning day by day and that the problems arising in our neighbouring countries as a result of volcanic ash should be resolved quickly.”

23 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Screening meeting on Foreign, Security and Defence Policy concluded

At the meeting, which was the latter one of two, experts from Iceland and the EU compared the legislation falling under the chapter, which is not part of the EEA-Agreement.

22 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Eruption in Grimsvotn

A volcanic eruption began in the Grimsvotn underneath the Vatnajökull glacier in South-East Iceland in the afternoon of Saturday, 21 May. Due to airborn ash concentration resulting from the eruption plume, aviation safety measures are in effect and domestic and international air traffic has been closed for Sunday 22 May.

20 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Screening meeting on Economic and Monetary Policy concluded

Screening meeting with the European Union on Chapter 17 – Economic and monetary policy – was concluded in Brussels 17 May. At the meeting, which was the latter one of two, experts from Iceland and the EU compared the legislation falling under the Chapter, which is not part of the EEA-Agreement. The Icelandic team was headed by Mr. Már Guðmundsson, Governor, Central Bank of Iceland.

19 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Secretary Clinton and minister Skarphéðinsson agree on further cooperation in the Arctic

Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson and Hillary Rodham Clinton, US Secretary of State met in Washington DC yesterday. They discussed Arctic issues, security and defence cooperation, the situation in the Middle East and cooperation on geothermal energy.

17 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister presents annual report on foreign affairs

Össur Skarphéðinsson Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, yesterday presented an annual report on foreign affairs to the Icelandic Parliament.

17 May 2011Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister condemns violence against protesters in Syria

Foreign Minister Skarphéðinsson says no governement has the right to use force in the way that has been done in Syria recently.

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Foreign Minister signs an agreement with the United Nations University on the UNU Geothermal Training Programme

Nordic countries concerned about measures against Palestinians

Denmark supports Iceland's EU aspirations

Iceland's responsibility towards developing countries

Foreign Minister and Negotiations Committee Meet With EU Enlargement Commissioner

Two chapters concluded in negotiations between Iceland and EU

Foreign Minister submits a proposal to Althingi for a parliamentary resolution on recognition of Palestine

Germany reiterates support for Iceland

Foreign Minister disappointed with verdict over Tymoshenko

EU progress report states Iceland fulfills political and economic conditions

Towards Creative Iceland:building local, going global

Norway and Iceland increase their co-operation on arctic issues

Iceland to support Palestinian statehood in the UN General Assembly

Poster Design from Iceland at Beijing Design Week

Foreign Minister attends UN General Assembly

Italy's full support to Iceland's application

Air Transport Agreement between Iceland and Vietnam signed

Skarphedinsson and Kleist vow to increase cooperation between Iceland and Greenland

Minister meets with Speaker of Croatian Parliament

Reinforced diplomatic cooperation between the Nordic and Baltic countries

Iceland completes IMF Programme

Iceland's and Lithuania's Foreign Ministers discuss EU, NATO issues

Inauguration of the Iceland square in Riga

The Minister's address

Minister discusses foreign investment&nbsp;in environmental tourism

Iceland and Finland will increase cooperation regarding the Arctic

Estonia honours Iceland with Iceland Day festival

Minister condemns violence against civilians in Syria

Foreign Ministers of Iceland and Estonia meet in Tallinn

Minister completes visit to Gaza, Ramallah and Jordan

Foreign Minister Discusses Middle-East Peace Process with Jordanian Authorities

Icelandic and Palestinian Ministers sign MoU on political consultations

Foreign Minister visits Gaza, Jordan and Ramallah

Minister meets with EU Commissioners and European Parliament MEP

Four chapters opened and two closed at the launch of substantive accession negotiations between Iceland and the EU

Minister signs a free trade agreement between EFTA and Hong Kong

Screening meeting on energy concluded

Screening process concluded

Letter of Credentials presented to president of Mongolia

Minister meets with a representative of the National Transitional Council in Libya

Screening on enterprise and industrial policy concluded

Volcanic activity significantly reduced

Screening meeting on External Relations concluded

Eruption on the wane; clean-up phase begins

Screening meeting on Foreign, Security and Defence Policy concluded

Eruption in Grimsvotn

Screening meeting on Economic and Monetary Policy concluded

Secretary Clinton and minister Skarphéðinsson agree on further cooperation in the Arctic

Minister presents annual report on foreign affairs

Minister condemns violence against protesters in Syria

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Minister discusses foreign investment in environmental tourism