Halldór Elís Ólafsson @halldorelis

@MFAIceland Reykjavik Joined June 2013

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Iceland in Geneva 🇮🇸 @IcelandinGeneva

11 months ago

During #HRC60 Biennial Panel on Youth and Human Rights, NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 Youth Delegates expressed: ▪️Young people are active agents of change ▪️Leaders should welcome youth voices and listen ▪️States should ensure youth access to information, participation & justice

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Iceland in Geneva 🇮🇸 @IcelandinGeneva

11 months ago

Today at #HRC60 Iceland underlined that urgent international attention and accountability is needed to address various ongoing human rights crises. Silence and inaction are not options. Impunity cannot be allowed to prevail. Full statement: rb.gy/owkjda #IcelandHRC

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Iceland at UN 🇮🇸 @IcelandUN

11 months ago

Today at the UN Women Executive Board, Iceland delivered a statement on behalf of 🇦🇺🇧🇪🇨🇦🇩🇰🇫🇮🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇸🇮🇪🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇿🇳🇴🇸🇪🇨🇭🇬🇧 - emphasizing the importance of UN Women's unique mandate when it comes to UN reform efforts ➡️ bit.ly/41MvlvU

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Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir @thorgkatrin

2 years ago

Thanks for the warm welcome at NATO HQ @SecGenNATO. @NATO is one of the cornerstones of 🇮🇸’s foreign policy and we will cont. to be a committed ally. Appreciate our talks on 🇺🇦 and welcome the renewed focus on the N-Atlantic & Arctic #StrongerTogether

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Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha

2 years ago

Welcomed my Icelandic colleague @thorgkatrin in Kyiv. I appreciate that her first foreign call and visit are to Ukraine. We discussed further cooperation, including investment in Ukraine’s defense industry and “Grain From Ukraine” program. I thank Iceland for its strong support.

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

2 years ago

Iceland 🇮🇸 has become a member of the @UN_HRC for 2025-2027. During our term, we will engage with countries from all regions in advancing #humanrights4all, while prioritizing gender equality, children's rights, LGBTQI+ rights, and human rights and the environment. #IcelandHRC

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L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis

2 years ago

The #220ExB adopted an important decision on @UNESCO's actions in support of Afghans. 🇮🇸Iceland🇮🇸 led amendments, co-sponsored by 40 Member States from all regional groups, highlighting the restrictions posed on Afghan women's and girls' access to education.

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UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC

2 years ago

The @UN General Assembly has elected 18 members of the Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term: Benin Bolivia Colombia Cyprus Czechia Democratic Rep. of Congo Ethiopia Gambia Iceland Kenya Marshall Islands Mexico North Macedonia Qatar Rep. of Korea Spain Switzerland Thailand

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

2 years ago

"Political courage is needed. We should not shy away from speaking with strength and emotion when arguing for truth and facts against disinformation and falsehoods." Foreign Minister @thordiskolbrun speaking at @WarsawForum today.

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

2 years ago

Yet another eruption has started on Reykjanes peninsula, the ninth since 2021 🌋 🔵The impact is limited to a localized area near the eruption site 🔵 It does not present a threat to life & the area nearby was evacuated 🔵 No disruption to international or domestic flights

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

2 years ago

We wish our friends in India a very happy Independence Day!

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

2 years ago

Grateful for @MofaJapan_en visit to Iceland to participate in the political dialogue between 🇮🇸 and 🇯🇵. Our common interests & strong belief in the international system remain a strong basis for further cooperation in areas such as trade & sustainable use of natural resources.

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

2 years ago

Today we celebrate @NATO 75th anniversary. Iceland is proud to be a founding member of the most successful defensive alliance in history that still continues to keep our people free and safe, demonstrating its enduring relevance. #1NATO75years #StrongerTogether

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

2 years ago

The Government of 🇮🇸 will put forward a five-year plan to Althingi to cement Iceland‘s long-term commitment of support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia‘s illegal invasion. Iceland continues to support Ukraine on its path to Euro-Atlantic integration. government.is/news/article/2…

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

3 years ago

Iceland has, together with @PACE_News, issued a call for nominations for the Vigdís Prize for Women's Empowerment. The annual prize of 60,000 Euros will reward outstanding initiatives that promote the empowerment of women. 👉Deadline for submitting nominations is 15 February.

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Inga Petursdottir @IngaDoraP

3 years ago

Breaking grounds for a new financial & council building in Mangochi 👷🏾‍♂️ First co-funded project btw Gov of 🇮🇸&🇲🇼! This goes beyond bricks and mortar and symbolizes our collective journey towards progress and prosperity of people of Mangochi 🤝

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Office of the President of Iceland @PresidentISL

3 years ago

On behalf of the people of Iceland, I congratulate HM King Frederik X of Denmark and send warm wishes to HM Queen Margrethe II as she abdicates the throne. With gratitude for the deep friendship between our countries through history and for years to come 🇮🇸🇩🇰 @DanskeKongehus

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

3 years ago

A further eruption has started on the Reykjanes peninsula 🔹It does not present a threat to life 🔹Nearby town has been evacuated 🔹No disruption to international or domestic flights 🔹All roads to Keflavik international airport are unaffected More info: bitly.ws/39LpX

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Office of the President of Iceland @PresidentISL

3 years ago

An eruption has begun near the evacuated town of Grindavík. Our priorities remain to protect lives and infrastructure. Civil Defence has closed off the affected area. We now wait to see what the forces of nature have in store. We are prepared and remain vigilant. 📷 @Vedurstofan

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MFA Iceland 🇮🇸 @MFAIceland

3 years ago

The first ever edition of the Vigdís Prize for Women's Empowerment is now open for nominations. The Prize pays tribute to former Icelandic President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the first woman in the world to be elected as a Head of State: coe.int/en/web/portal/…