Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Diplomatic Missions
Iceland has 26 diplomatic missions in 21 countries around the world. Furthermore, six Ambassadors are Reykjavík based, serving a number of countries and special policy areas.
In addition, Iceland has around 240 Honorary Consuls in over 90 countries.
What we do
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.
About the ministry
Topics of Foreign Affairs
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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