Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs @MFAIceland Chairperson of the Liberal Reform Party
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A pleasure to meet with @volker_turk today. In a time of growing backlash against fundamental human rights and challenges to international law, Iceland remains committed to advancing human rights for all through constructive dialogue and building common ground for peace.
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Today marks the day Reagan & Gorbachev concluded their Reykjavik Summit forty years ago. Discussed with @UN Under-Secretary General @INakamitsu the importance of finding a way back to arms reduction agreements and non-proliferation.
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This week has been one of the deadliest for Ukrainian civilians. We reaffirm our comprehensive support to Ukraine, including the expansive use of sanctions to counter Russia’s illegal war and serial violations of its treaty obligations and international law. Justice must prevail.
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In a world of conflict and increasing instability we need the International Criminal Court as ever before. Iceland deeply regrets the decision by the US to impose sanctions against the ICC. Iceland remains steadfast in supporting this vital institution.
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Such a thrilling occasion to be able to celebrate Canadian-Icelandic Ann Carson’s Nobel Prize in Literature with @AnitaAnandMP 🇮🇸🇨🇦 🥳🙌
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Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir retweeted
Canada is home to the largest Icelandic community outside Iceland, reflecting generations of friendship between our peoples. As Arctic nations and NATO Allies, our security and prosperity are closely connected.
In Reykjavík, @thorgkatrin and I discussed defence, trade and investment, and the rights of women and girls. We also agreed to establish a geothermal network bringing together industry, Indigenous partners and governments to advance clean energy in the North.
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Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir retweeted
Joint 🇮🇸 & 🇨🇦 Statement: government.is/publications/s…
Great pleasure to meet with my Canadian colleague, @AnitaAnandMP, in Reykjavík today. We discussed bilateral ties, Arctic issues and trade, as well as global issues, including the need for continued support for Ukraine. 🇮🇸 and 🇨🇦 share values and our friendship is strong.
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Great pleasure to meet with my Canadian colleague, @AnitaAnandMP, in Reykjavík today. We discussed bilateral ties, Arctic issues and trade, as well as global issues, including the need for continued support for Ukraine. 🇮🇸 and 🇨🇦 share values and our friendship is strong.
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Three years have passed since the devastating Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. Today offers an opportunity to reflect and to remember the 1,200 victims and to honor the suffering of the hundreds taken hostage. Efforts must be redoubled to find permanent peace.
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Iceland-US relations are strong. Very pleased to have had the opportunity, along with 🇮🇸 Prime Minister @KristrunFrosta, to pay host to @SecRubio in Reykjavík today & talk about our bilateral relationship but also global issues, including Russia´s illegal war in Ukraine.
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Excellent talks with @SecRubio at Höfði House, the building that housed the Reagan & Gorbachev Summit 40 years ago. We discussed how to strengthen even further security & defense cooperation in the North Atlantic & Arctic, as well as deepen economic cooperation between 🇮🇸 & 🇺🇸.
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Happy to welcome @SecRubio at Keflavík Airbase this afternoon. Iceland and the US are long-time allies and friends and I look forward to our conversations.
Arrived in Iceland to advance our shared priorities: a secure Arctic, stronger commercial and energy ties, and closer defense cooperation.
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Honored to host the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) countries in Iceland, along with special guest Canada. Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine, hybrid activities and other challenges in the Arctic, North Atlantic & Baltic among topics.
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Russia’s campaign to undermine support in Europe for Ukraine will not work. Iceland stands in full solidarity with our ally and friend Estonia.
Russia’s attempts to divide, intimidate and sow confusion will fail.
Every act of sabotage only strengthens Allied resolve, increases pressure on Russia and reinforces support for Ukraine.
We will continue to expose, deter and respond. No stone will be left unturned.
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The most basic rules of international relations are being tested. Not because we no longer know them. We do. But because increasingly, governments apply them selectively. #UNGA81
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My address to the UN General assembly: stjornarradid.is/raduneyti/u…
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Pleased to see @UnderSecStateP Allison M. Hooker again at #UNGA81. 🇮🇸 & 🇺🇸 Thanx for a great conversation on strengthening US- Icelandic relations & cooperation.
Relations between the U.S. and Iceland are stronger than ever. I sat down with Foreign Minister @thorgkatrin to explore avenues to deepen our bilateral cooperation, including via increased investment in our shared Arctic security and potential opportunities for broader defense and security-related cooperation.
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Confronting existential threats posed by sea-level rise is a shared international responsibility. That means supporting States affected by sea-level rise & also redoubling our efforts to address the root cause of sea-level rise: climate change.
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My statement at #UNGA81 High-Level today: government.is/publications/s…
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The territorial and political basis for a viable Palestinian state is being steadily eroded by changes to the reality on the ground. In my address to the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at #UNGA81 I stressed that this must stop.
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