Iceland urges Israel to halt operations in Rafah, where a large-scale attack would cause immeasurable suffering. 

We call on Hamas and Israel to urgently agree to and implement a sustainable ceasefire, ensure humanitarian aid and release of hostages.

Civilian suffering must…

La récente visite du bureau de la brigade des 👩‍🚒 de Reykjavík en 🇫🇷 a été un succès. Ils ont eu une rencontre enrichissante avec leurs homologues des pompiers de Versailles 🚒 et nous les avons accueillis à l'ambassade d´🇮🇸 pour une présentation de notre travail en France.

First day of the #OECDMinisterial where Amb. Unnur Orradottir is representing 🇮🇸. Important discussions the next two days focusing on co-creating the Flow of Change, for a multilateral dialogue on how to solve shared challenges that are best tackled together .

Promising progress happening in #ACCTS negotiations at the #OECDMinisterial in Paris today 👇

Iceland stands firmly with Ukraine. Long-term policy on 🇮🇸’s support for 🇺🇦 approved with overwhelming support in Alþingi. #StandWithUkraine

Great discussions with Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Minister of #HigherEducation , Industry & Innovation of #Iceland on #DigitalTransformation , the important role of universities, #teachers training & the recognition of qualifications. L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸

Parabens #Portugal ! Today our Portuguese friends celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. „Nellikkubyltingin“ 🌹was a peaceful revolution that restored democracy in 🇵🇹. A reminder that 1974 and 2024 are both very important years for democracy in the world 🌍

Congratulations to OECD Development, Verian and Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders on an insightful event this morning, on increasing prejudice among young people against women's leadership. Data indicates a downward trend➡️reykjavikglobal.com/initiatives. Very inspiring discussions on this important topic!

“We must make our #science and #tech policies fit for purpose and leave no one behind, e.g. when allocating funding to emerging technologies such as #AI ” - Minister of Higher Education, Science & Innovation of Iceland 🇮🇸 Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir at the #OECD #CSTPMinisterial2024 this morning

Min. of Higher Education, Science & Innovation of 🇮🇸 Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir today attended the launch of #CSTPMinisterial2024 on shared challenges & transformative actions. 1st ministerial of the #OECD Committe on Science & Tech Policy in 10 years. Many 🔑 topics for #growth & #progress

Great exchange this morning between ADG Stefania Giannini & Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir Minister of Higher Education, Science & Innovation 🇮🇸 on UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 🇺🇳 and digital learning, 2019 Convention & recognition of qualifications, #SDG4 , education for sustainable development and more!

Excellent meeting between Minister of Higher Education, Science & Innovation of #Iceland Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir 🇮🇸 and ADG Gabriela Ramos UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 🇺🇳 discussing the importance of Ethics of artificial intelligence, safety and freedom of scientists and gender equality 🤝

On #EarthDay we remind ourselves of a need to shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Even in the Arctic region plastic pollution is widespread, we continue to do our part to identify the gaps and ways go bridge them.
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Permanent Secretary of State Martin Eyjolfsson participated in the #Sudan Conference in Paris, hosted by France, Germany and the EU. Iceland pledged 140m ISK over the next two years in support of humanitarian relief efforts in #Sudan , through UN Humanitarian & World Food Programme government.is/news/article/2…

Today, France is hosting the Humanitarian Conference for #Sudan and Neighbouring Countries. A year on since the #Sudan conflict began, the civilian population is in a critical humanitarian situation.

Iceland condemns Iran's attack on Israel. It is as important as ever to show restraint to prevent further escalation of an already extremely serious situation in the region.

Deuxième rencontre “Diplomatie féministe et parlementaire”.

Ravie d’avoir accueilli au Sénat les ambassadrices européennes en France Emanuela D’Alessandro 🇮🇹, Unnur Orradottir 🇮🇸, Corina Calugaru 🇲🇩 et Metka Ipavic 🇸🇮 pour parler actualité internationale et relations bilatérales.

Today we welcomed students from the Saint-Quentin- en-Yvelines Model UN Association 🇺🇳where they learned about #Iceland 's 🇮🇸 foreign policy and activities of the Embassy and Permanent Delegations to UNESCO and OECD. We warmly thank them for their visit!

For those in doubt, it is totally safe to travel ✈️ to #Iceland despite current 🌋unrest. The hazard zone only about 1/1000 of the land area and does not affect air traffic at all.

Q&A about the volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula youtu.be/QA3-BXYuYrw?si… via YouTube

The #219EX session of UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 in Paris is in full swing! #Iceland 🇮🇸 has actively participated in important discussions on #genderequality , human rights, SDG4 on education, resource mobilization, culture and many more. Looking forward to further deliberations ahead 🇺🇳🤝