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06 January 2010Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Government of Iceland remains fully committed to honour Iceland's obligations

The Government of Iceland has decided to hold a national referendum on the so-called Icesave legislation, following broad consultations with both coalition and opposition parties as well as employers' associations and labor unions. The referendum is expected to take place late February.

05 January 2010Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Government committed to the Economic Program

The President of Iceland has declined to sign a law authorising a state guarantee for repayment of loans provided by the UK and the Netherlands to the Depositors' and Investors' Guarantee Fund, intended to cover payment of the minimum deposit guarantees to depositors in the UK and Netherlands branches of the failed Landsbanki Íslands hf.

04 January 2010Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The European Tree Trade Association's (EFTA's) 50th Anniversary

Today marks 50 years since the signing of the Stockholm Convention establishing EFTA, the European Free Trade Association.

15 December 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Nordic Council of Ministers to hold Energy and climate day at Shanghai World EXPO 2010

The Nordic Council of Ministers is to hold a Nordic- Chinese Energy and Climate Day on the 25th of June 2010 at the Shanghai World Expo, bringing together ministers, business leaders, researchers and other key stakeholders from China and the Nordic region.

08 December 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

EFTA Surveillance Authority´s preliminary findings regarding a complaint concerning Iceland´s Emergency Act No 125/2008

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) presented its preliminary findings in a letter dated 4 December 2009 on a complaint raised by a group of general creditors of the Icelandic banks Glitnir bank, Kaupthing bank, Landsbanki Islands, SPRON and Sparisjodabanki Islands

04 November 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland's negotiation committee appointed

The Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs has appointed Iceland's negotiation committee for the upcoming accession negotiations with the European Union. Ambassador Stefan Haukur Johannesson is the Chief negotiator and will lead the negotiation committee. The negotiation committee consists of the Chief negotiator, 10 chairpersons of individual negotiation teams and seven other members.

02 November 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister appoints Chief negotiator

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has appointed Ambassador Stefan Haukur Johannesson to serve as Iceland's Chief negotiator in the upcoming accession negotiations with the European Union

22 October 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Icelandic Government submits answers to a Questionnaire from the European Commission

All ministries and a number of agencies contributed to this effort, which resulted in more than 2600 pages of answers, in addition to annexes and attachments, 8870 pages in total. The answers will form the basis for the Commission?s opinion to the European Council regarding Iceland?s readiness for formal candidate status.

28 September 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister discusses economic crisis and climate change at UN General Assembly

Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ossur Skarphedinsson, discussed the effects of the economic crisis in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Saturday 26 September. The Minister conveyed Iceland's deep dissatisfaction with ongoing delays on reviewing the Stand-By Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund due to unrelated bilateral disputes.

26 September 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic Foreign Minister meets with British and Dutch counterparts

Ossur Skarphedinsson, David Miliband and Maxime Verhagen discussed the Icesave issue on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

23 September 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister attending UN General Assembly

Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, will address the General Assembly on Saturday, 26 September

23 September 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic Foreign Minister meets with IMF chief

Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the IMF in New York

18 September 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Spanish Foreign Minister says Iceland has much to contribute in the EU

Iceland's Foreign Minister, Ossur Skarphedinsson, met with his Spanish counterpart, Miguel Angel Moratinos, yesterday evening at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

09 September 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

EU questionnaire for Iceland made public

A questionnaire, presented yesterday by the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Olli Rehn, to the Icelandic Prime Minister, Johanna Sigurdardottir, has been made public. The questionnaire includes 2,500 questions in 33 chapters.

24 August 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers meet in Iceland

Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, chaired an annual meeting of Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers in Iceland

21 August 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Joint declaration of Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers

The Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers call upon the Sri Lankan Government to solve the humanitarian crisis

19 August 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

NATO Secretary General visits Iceland

First visit of Anders Fogh Rasmussen, new Secretary General, to a NATO member country.

07 August 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Open debate in the Security Council on "Women and peace and security" and Security Council resolution 1820

Statement by Mr. Jón Erlingur Jónasson, Deputy Permanent Representative.

29 July 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

French Minister for European Affairs visits Iceland

Pierre Lellouche French Minister for European Affairs and Icelandic Foreign Minister discuss Iceland's EU application.

27 July 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Skarphedinsson welcomes decision of EU Foreign Ministers

Foreign Ministers of the EU have invited the Commission to prepare an opinion on Iceland's preparedness to enter negotiations on accession.

23 July 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland submits formal EU application in Stockholm

Foreign Minister Össur Skarphéðinsson submitted today a formal application for accession to the EU to Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt in Stockholm.

23 July 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Lithuanian Parliament supports Iceland's EU application

The Lithuanian Parliament, Seimas, agreed today on a parliamentary resolution welcoming and supporting Iceland’s decision to apply for accession to the European Union and inviting other EU member states to support the application.

22 July 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Ministers of Iceland and Sweden meet in Stockholm

Ossur Skarphedinsson will formally hand over Iceland's EU application at a meeting with Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt.

17 July 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland submits an application for accession to the EU

An advanced copy of Iceland's application for accession to the European Union has been submitted to the Swedish government, which currently holds the EU Presidency

16 July 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland's Parliament votes in favour of applying for EU membership

The Parliament of Iceland voted today in favour of applying for membership of the European Union. This follows a resolution proposal submitted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs

03 July 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Opening Speech of H.E. Mr. Össur Skarphéðinsson

Opening Speech of H.E. Mr. Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, at an International Conference in Reykjavik on UNSC 1325

01 July 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development

Statement by Mr. Emil Breki Hreggvidsson, Deputy Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

23 June 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Energy, Efficiency, Energy Conservation and New and Renwable Sources of Energy

Statement by Ambassador Gunnar Pálsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

23 June 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Tenth Meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea

Statement by Ambassador Gunnar Pálsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

09 June 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Nordic Countries

Declaration from the meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affaris of the Nordic Countries in Reykjavik 8-9 June 2009

08 June 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Nordic Foreign Ministers meet in Reykjavik

The five Ministers will discuss the Stoltenberg report on Nordic foreign and security policy cooperation and international issues

03 June 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Climate change and its possible security implications

Statement by the Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations, Ambassador Gunnar Pálsson.

02 June 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign minister visits Malta, discusses EU

Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs has today and yesterday visited Malta where he met with Maltese Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Foreign Minister Tonio Borg.

27 May 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

A proposal for a parliamentary resolution on application for accession to the European Union

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ossur Skarphedinsson, will put forward a proposal for a parliamentary resolution on application

25 May 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister strongly condemns North Korea's nuclear test

The Icelandic Government's clear position is against any use of nuclear weapons or actions likely to promote proliferation.

22 May 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic Embassies will be point of contact for tourism related information

The Icelandic Foreign Service, the Trade Council of Iceland and the Icelandic Tourist Board increase cooperation.

20 May 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister participates in the EEA Council meeting

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ossur Skarphedinsson also met with Ministerial colleagues and representatives of the European Commission.

15 May 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland donates 5 million IKR in emergency relief in Sri Lanka

Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, urges the Government of Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers to ensure that the civilian population is protected in the fighting.

12 May 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland responds to UK Treasury Select Committee's report in a letter to MPs

Iceland's Ambassador in London has sent a letter, on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs Össur Skarphéðinsson, to all Members of the United Kingdom Parliament

08 May 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic Foreign Minister makes a formal complaint on British PM's comments

The Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ossur Skarphedinsson, today made a formal complaint on comments made by the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, during a session of Parliamentary question time

27 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Report by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson

Excerpt from a report by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson, on foreign and international affairs, presented to the Alþingi during the 136th session of the legislative assembly 2008-2009.

27 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic Press Officer to join UNICEF in Sudan

The Icelandic Crisis Response Unit has deployed a press officer, Mr. Steinar Sveinsson, for two months, to UNICEF in Sudan.

17 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland comments on EC proposals for restructuring of financial markets supervision in Europe

Iceland has sent the European Commission comments on the Commission?s proposals on addressing the financial meltdown and the actions necessary to remedy the crisis.

17 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Code of Conduct for the Foreign Service

This is the first Code of Conduct to be issued by an Icelandic Ministry, though the Government has recently set up a working group to establish a general Code of Conduct for the civil service as a whole.

16 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland and Dominica to cooperate on geothermal energy

Iceland and the Commonwealth of Dominica have signed a memorandum of understanding on geothermal energy cooperation.

06 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland's FM and US President discuss geothermal energy

President Obama designates a special contact for Iceland on cooperation in the field of geothermal energy

06 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland's Foreign Minister concerned regarding N-Korea's missile launch

The Icelandic Foreign Minister fully supports calls from the international community that North-Korea respects its international commitments and engages in talks with other states.

06 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

NATO summit welcomes Iceland's initiative on the High North

Iceland's Foreign Minister urges NATO to increase its role in the High North but cautions against increased military presence in the area.

04 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

UK Treasury Committe publishes report on failure of Icelandic Banks

The Treasure Committe of the House of Commons has published a report examining the consequences of the failure of the Icelandic banks in October 2008. The report is the first in a series on the Banking Crisis.

03 April 2009Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic UN Permanent representative chairs a session on weapons of mass destruction

The Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN chairs a session at an IPI Seminar on Weapons of Mass Destruction

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The Government of Iceland remains fully committed to honour Iceland's obligations

The Government committed to the Economic Program

The European Tree Trade Association's (EFTA's) 50th Anniversary

Nordic Council of Ministers to hold Energy and climate day at Shanghai World EXPO 2010

EFTA Surveillance Authority´s preliminary findings regarding a complaint concerning Iceland´s Emergency Act No 125/2008

Iceland's negotiation committee appointed

Foreign Minister appoints Chief negotiator

The Icelandic Government submits answers to a Questionnaire from the European Commission

Foreign Minister discusses economic crisis and climate change at UN General Assembly

Icelandic Foreign Minister meets with British and Dutch counterparts

Foreign Minister attending UN General Assembly

Icelandic Foreign Minister meets with IMF chief

Spanish Foreign Minister says Iceland has much to contribute in the EU

EU questionnaire for Iceland made public

Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers meet in Iceland

Joint declaration of Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers

NATO Secretary General visits Iceland

Open debate in the Security Council on "Women and peace and security" and Security Council resolution 1820

French Minister for European Affairs visits Iceland

Skarphedinsson welcomes decision of EU Foreign Ministers

Iceland submits formal EU application in Stockholm

Lithuanian Parliament supports Iceland's EU application

Foreign Ministers of Iceland and Sweden meet in Stockholm

Iceland submits an application for accession to the EU

Iceland's Parliament votes in favour of applying for EU membership

Opening Speech of H.E. Mr. Össur Skarphéðinsson

The World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development

Energy, Efficiency, Energy Conservation and New and Renwable Sources of Energy

Tenth Meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea

Meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Nordic Countries

Nordic Foreign Ministers meet in Reykjavik

Climate change and its possible security implications

Foreign minister visits Malta, discusses EU

A proposal for a parliamentary resolution on application for accession to the European Union

Foreign Minister strongly condemns North Korea's nuclear test

Icelandic Embassies will be point of contact for tourism related information

Foreign Minister participates in the EEA Council meeting

Iceland donates 5 million IKR in emergency relief in Sri Lanka

Iceland responds to UK Treasury Select Committee&#39;s report in a letter to MPs

Icelandic Foreign Minister makes a formal complaint on British PM's comments

Report by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson

Icelandic Press Officer to join UNICEF in Sudan

Iceland comments on EC proposals for restructuring of financial markets supervision in Europe

Code of Conduct for the Foreign Service

Iceland and Dominica to cooperate on geothermal energy

Iceland's FM and US President discuss geothermal energy

Iceland's Foreign Minister concerned regarding N-Korea's missile launch

NATO summit welcomes Iceland's initiative on the High North

UK Treasury Committe publishes report on failure of Icelandic Banks

Icelandic UN Permanent representative chairs a session on weapons of mass destruction

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