Iceland has aligned itself with the statement made by Greece on behalf of
the European Union. In addition, Iceland would like to state the following.
Iceland regrets that Iraq has had to face the serious consequences of military action. This would not have been necessary had the Iraqi regime decid…
At the outset, I would like to commend the Secretariat, in particular the very able staff of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, for their comprehensive reports on the oceans and the law of the sea and on the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations…
On behalf of the countries members of the Group of Western European and other States, I am saddened to express our deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Tuanku Siti Aishah, to the royal family and to the Government and people of Malaysia. As the Sultan of Selangor for 41 years, and as King of Mal…
Taking the floor for the first time during the fifty-sixth session, let me extend to the President my sincere congratulations on his election. In these trying times, he will be playing an important role, and I assure him of the willingness of the Icelandic delegation to support his efforts.
As this…
At the outset, I would like to commend the Secretariat, in particular the very able staff of the Division of Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, for the comprehensive report on the oceans and the law of the sea. In our view, the report is a good basis for the annual debate in the General Assembly.…
At the outset, I would like to commend the Secretariat for the report on oceans and the law of the sea contained in document A/54/429. The report is comprehensive and reflects improved cooperation between the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea and other relevant bodies. By improving t…
We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on this important issue, which we think yields important information for Member States, and we concur with its findings.
Icelandic authorities have done their utmost to enhance the visibility of the issues facing the elderly in today's society. An exec…
Allow me to congratulate you on your election, Mr. President, and to pledge to you the full support of the Group of Western European and other States.
I am honoured and privileged to take the floor on behalf of that group to congratulate and welcome as new States Members of the United Nations the R…
Today, the world celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since it was signed, over 60 human rights instruments have been adopted, which constitute an international standard of human rights. The variety of procedures for monitoring State compli…
The Government of Iceland welcomes the heightened profile of ocean affairs in the global community as demonstrated by the various activities held in connection with the International Year of the Ocean.
Allow me to recall that during this year’s general debate, the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr. H…
