Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Latest information about the virus in Iceland from the Directorate of Health.

Easing of restrictions on gatherings

May 25, 2020

The Ministry of Health has announced the outlines for a significant easing of restrictions on...

Iceland joins the UN LGBTI Core Group in New York

May 15, 2020

Iceland joined the United Nations LGBTI Core Group in New York as a member yesterday. The goal of...

News

Iceland jumps four spots on ILGA-Europe's Rainbow Europe Map and Index May 14, 2020
Iceland and UK to further strengthen relations May 14, 2020
Testing for international arrivals could start in JuneMay 12, 2020

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs safeguards the interests of Icelandic citizens, companies and consumers by facilitating access to international markets and strengthening free trade. The Ministry supports Icelandic firms abroad and promotes Icelandic arts and culture.

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Topics of Foreign Affairs

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Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Cooperation

Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson

Member of Althingi for the Reykjavík North Constituency 2003-2009, for the Reykjavík South Constituency 2009-2016 and for the Reykjavík North Constituency since 2016.
Chairman of the parliamentary group of the Independence Party 2016-2017.
Deputy Chairman of the parliamentary group of the Independence Party 2013-2016 and 2005-2007.

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