Defence ministers discuss security developments at a meeting in Stockholm
November 28, 2023Security developments, strengthened defence posture and continued support for Ukraine were among the...
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Iceland strongly condemns Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine stands in full solidarity with Ukraine and it's people.
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Bjarni Benediktsson
Bjarni Benediktsson is Minister for Foreign Affairs since 14 October 2023. He was Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs from 30 November 2017 to 14 October 2023. Has has been a member of the Icelandic parliament Althingi for Southwest Iceland since 2003, Bjarni Benediktsson has been leader of the Independence party since 2009.
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