Ministry for Foreign Affairs

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

80th anniversary of the Icelandic Foreign Service

April 09, 2020

April marks the 80th anniversary of the Icelandic Foreign Service.

Covid-19 epidemic receding in Iceland - 295 new infections in the past seven days and 363 recoveries

April 09, 2020

Iceland's Chief Epidemiologists said in today's press briefing that the data suggests that the...

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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

Diplomatic Missions Arctic Affairs Consular Affairs Human Rights in Foreign Policy Iceland in Europe International Affairs Legal Affairs International Development Cooperation National Security Schengen The Global Goals

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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