For the first time ever the #FaroeIslands is hosting the #Nordic Ministers of Defence meeting.

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Troels Lund Poulsen Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 Antti Häkkänen Pål Jonson Greenland MFA 🇬🇱 The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴

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

Today, a resolution on long-term support for Ukraine was passed by @althingi with not a single dissenting vote. I am grateful for the broad political support. Look forward to concluding our bilateral agreement with Ukraine as soon as possible, which will further manifest

Iceland is a proud partner of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Our new 5 year agreement provides vital flexibility and predictability for #UNHCR and the people it serves! Quality funding, as pledged at #GRF , is a key priority for 🇮🇸.

Iceland urges Russia to abide by international obligations, immediately cease the practice of arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians & unconditionally & immediately release all those already detained. 45 OSCE members joint statement: bit.ly/3UfAQyH
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With the growing need for humanitarian assistance around the world, Iceland is committed to provide its key humanitarian partners with flexible and predictable contributions. With the agreement signed today, World Food Programme can better deliver on its important food security mandate.

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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The United States will deliver crucial support for Ukraine after today's vote. This news was needed for Ukraine, its heroic defenders and all of us who believe that imperial Russian aggression must be stopped. Thank you to the USA - our great friend and ally.

Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 & Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell had a great discussion today Department of State. #Iceland & the US are founding members of NATO & also have a bilateral defence agreement, important economic & political relationship and a long-standing friendship. 🇺🇸🇮🇸

Minister for Foreign Affairs Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 reiterated the importance of World Bank Evolution, IDA - World Bank and support to Ukraine and Gaza in her statement today on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries at WBG/IMF Development Committee MFA Iceland 🇮🇸

Thank you for the fruitful and timely meeting dear Kurt, and your very kind words. Iceland-US ties have never been stronger and more important. We’ll continue our work and I hope to see you in Iceland soon 🇺🇸🇮🇸

Congratulations Baiba Braže on your new role as FM of Latvia. Look forward working with you in our close knit NB8 group on our common goals and strong support for Ukraine. And welcome a strong woman to the table.

During the Spring Meetings the Minister for Foreign Affairs Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 reiterated Iceland´s support to the World Bank and IDA - World Bank as key multilateral partners in Iceland´s development cooperation MFA Iceland 🇮🇸

Minister for Foreign Affairs Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 was happy to renew agreements with the World Bank today on Iceland´s support to Human Rights and Gender Equality with increased contributions to HRIE and UFGE and a new partnership with WBL. MFA Iceland 🇮🇸

Busy days ahead. Great to have Minister for Foreign Affairs Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 in town for a series of engagements! 🇮🇸🇺🇸

Russia continues to rain terror from the skies. The attack today on Chernihiv is just the latest example. Indiscriminate and deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are war crimes. Iceland continues to condemn Russia's war of aggression.

So glad to meet you again in Iceland Denys Shmyhal. Our work with @althingi on ensuring long-term support to Ukraine is progressing quickly as well as our bilateral negotiations on the agreement on security cooperation - which will further manifest our steadfast support.

For one year, the people of Sudan have suffered unimaginable horrors. Iceland contributes to the humanitarian response in Sudan through WFP and OCHA and calls for an urgent ceasefire, respect for IHL and unhindered humanitarian access to avert famine. #SudanConference

Iceland condemns Iran's attack on Israel last night. The deteriorating security situation in the region is of grave concern. We call on all parties to exercise constraint to prevent further escalation.

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.