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10 April 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Nordic-African Foreign Ministers Meeting in Oslo

Icelandic Foreign Minister Valgerdur Sverrisdottir recently attended a meeting of ten African colleagues with the five Nordics in Oslo.

04 April 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Ministerial Visit to Uganda and South Africa

Foreign Minister Valgerdur Sverrisdottir recently returned from a trip to Uganda and South Africa. In Uganda, the Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA) runs a diverse programme, stretching from adult education programmes to feeding young schoolchildren through the World Food Program.

03 April 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Women's Projects in Uganda

Foreign Minister Mrs. Sverrisdottir has put women's issues on the top of her agenda since taking office. She says that in her recent trip to Africa she enjoyed greatly discussions that centred on the role of women in Africa.

02 April 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Conference on Human Rights

Opening Address by Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs

27 March 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Breaking the Ice

Address by Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, at a conference on Arctic Development and Maritime Transportation.

26 March 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland Committed to Afghanistan

Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Iceland's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, outlined Iceland's support for reconstruction in Afghanistan in a recent speech at the U.N. Security Council.

20 March 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The situation in Afghanistan

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

09 March 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland and the Democratic Republic of Congo Establish Diplomatic Relations

On Friday 23 February 2007, the Permanent Representatives to the UN in New York of Iceland and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a communiqué establishing diplomatic relations.

08 March 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland increases contribution to UNRWA

Iceland decided 8 March 2007 to double its contribution to UNRWA.

27 February 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland Business Seminar in Capetown

Opening address by H.E. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Iceland.

21 February 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Helping to Reintegrate War-Affected Children

The Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Valgerdur Sverrisdóttir, has decided to support the Red Cross campaign against child soldiers in Sierra Leone with a contribution of 10.6 million Icelandic krona.

06 February 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

UN Peacebuilding Commission

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

01 February 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

International Seafood Trade: Challenges and Opportunities

Address of H.E. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Iceland, at the Symposium, International Seafood Trade: Challenges and Opportunities, held at the University of Akureyri, Iceland 1st and 2nd February 2007.

18 January 2007Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Security and Defence

Speech given by Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Security and Defence. Delivered at the University of Iceland on 18 January 2007.

15 December 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Kids help kids

Op-ed by the Icelandic minister for foreign affairs, Ms. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir and the Executive Director of WFP, Mr. James Morris in relation to Iceland’s donation of US$ 3.2 million for the WFP school feeding programme in Africa.

11 December 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Security Council reform

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

28 November 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The situation in Afghanistan

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

16 November 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Address on Foreign Affairs by Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Delivered at the Althing at its 133rd legislative session, 2006 - 2007.

14 November 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

United Nations University

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

08 November 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Groups of countries in special situations

Statement by Harald Aspelund, Deputy Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

03 November 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Report of the Economic and Social Council [42]

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

30 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency [81]

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

30 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Special Forum of the Committee on World Food Security

Address on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Mrs Valgerður Sverrisdóttir.

26 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The 5th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Salekhard, Russia

Address by H.E. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland.

26 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Resolution 1325 (2000) Women, Peace and Security

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

25 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Sustainable development

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

20 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

UN University Geothermal Training Programme

Address given by H.E. Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, at the Closing Ceremony of the 28 session of the United Nation University Geothermal Training Programme.

19 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

International migration and development

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

18 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Sustainable Whaling

Information on the governance of Iceland’s living marine resources and scientific research projects on whales and other marine mammals in the North Atlantic.

16 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Rights of Children

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

16 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Fight against Terrorism

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

11 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

International Seminar on the Hydrogen Economy for Sustainable Development

Reykjavik, Iceland, 28-29 September 2006 - Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations.

11 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Meeting between the Foreign Minister and the President of the World Bank

The meeting concerned some of the chief emphases in the Bank's work, including its increasing concentration on energy issues and the fight against corruption.

11 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic contribution to United Nations Peacebuilding Fund

Foreign Minister Valgerður Sverrisdóttir has decided to allocate USD 1 million to the Peacebuilding Fund, a special UN fund to assist countries recovering from conflict.

10 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Advancement of Women

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

02 October 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

28 September 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

International Seminar on Hydrogen Economy for Sustainable Development

Opening Address by H.E. Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland.

27 September 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Luncheon, Icelandic–American Chamber of Commerce, New York

Keynote Speech By Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland.

26 September 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister of Iceland at the UN

Statement by H.E. Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland at the Sixty-first Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

15 September 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

04 September 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

North Meets North - Navigation and the Future of the Arctic

Report of a working group of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

31 August 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Polar Mediterranean - Change and Opportunities for the Countries of the Arctic Rim

Address by Ambassador Gunnar Pálsson, Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, at the Norwegian Sea Power Seminar 2006, Ulvik.

20 July 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Reform of the Security Council

Statement by Mr. Harald Aspelund, Chargé d'affaires a.i. Permanent Mission of Iceland to the United Nations in debate in the UN General Assembly on Security Council reform.

05 July 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Full and productive employment and decent work for all

Statement by Mr. Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Substantive Session of the Economic and Social Council.

03 July 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons

Statement by Mr. Harald Aspelund, Deputy Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations at the the United Nations Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects held in New York 26 June to 7 July 2006

22 June 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Law of the Sea

Statement by Tomas H. Heidar, Legal Adviser, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, at the Sixteenth Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention to the Law of the Sea.

15 June 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

New Minister for Foreign Affairs

Former Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, took office today as Minister for Foreign Affairs.

13 June 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Ecosystem Approaches and Oceans

Statement by Ambassador Gunnar Pálsson, Director, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, at the The Seventh Meeting of the Oceans and the Law of the Sea: UN Open-ended Informal Consultations, Ecosystem Approaches and Oceans.

08 May 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The UN Commission on Sustainable Development - SIDS Day

Statement by Ambassador Gunnar Pálsson, Director, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, at the Fourteenth Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, SIDS Day.

08 May 2006Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Sixth Consular Conference

Opening address by Mr. Geir H. Haarde, Minister for Foreign Affairs.

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Nordic-African Foreign Ministers Meeting in Oslo

Ministerial Visit to Uganda and South Africa

Women's Projects in Uganda

Conference on Human Rights

Breaking the Ice

Iceland Committed to Afghanistan

The situation in Afghanistan

Iceland and the Democratic Republic of Congo Establish Diplomatic Relations

Iceland increases contribution to UNRWA

Iceland Business Seminar in Capetown

Helping to Reintegrate War-Affected Children

UN Peacebuilding Commission

International Seafood Trade: Challenges and Opportunities

Security and Defence

Kids help kids

Security Council reform

The situation in Afghanistan

Address on Foreign Affairs by Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs

United Nations University

Groups of countries in special situations

Report of the Economic and Social Council [42]

Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency [81]

Special Forum of the Committee on World Food Security

The 5th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Salekhard, Russia

Resolution 1325 (2000) Women, Peace and Security

Sustainable development

UN University Geothermal Training Programme

International migration and development

Sustainable Whaling

Rights of Children

Fight against Terrorism

International Seminar on the Hydrogen Economy for Sustainable Development

Meeting between the Foreign Minister and the President of the World Bank

Icelandic contribution to United Nations Peacebuilding Fund

Advancement of Women

Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization

International Seminar on Hydrogen Economy for Sustainable Development

Luncheon, Icelandic&ndash;American Chamber of Commerce, New York

Foreign Minister of Iceland at the UN

High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development

North Meets North - Navigation and the Future of the Arctic

The Polar Mediterranean - Change and Opportunities for the Countries of the Arctic Rim

Reform of the Security Council

Full and productive employment and decent work for all

Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons

Law of the Sea

New Minister for Foreign Affairs

Ecosystem Approaches and Oceans

The UN Commission on Sustainable Development - SIDS Day

Sixth Consular Conference

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