Accession talks
The European Council decided on 17 June 2010 to open negotiations with Iceland. “This is a good day for Iceland and for all of us. Our home is Europe and Iceland's EU membership will certainly serve our mutual interests. Iceland looks forward to contributing to European integration as an Arctic state with substantial expertise in sustainable fisheries and geothermal energy.”
Mr. Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland
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Minister presents annual report on foreign affairs
On 26th April, Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, presented his annual report on foreign affairs to the Icelandic Parliament.
A workshop on cooperation in geothermal issues
Representatives of government and industry from Iceland, Japan and the European Union, met in Brussels last week for a workshop on cooperation in geothermal issues. The workshop was held in the premises of the European Economic and Social Committee.
Foreign Minister Skarphéðinsson met with Danish Minister for European Affairs
Icelandic Foreign Minister Össur Skarphéðinsson, met yesterday with Nicolai Wammen, Denmark's Minister for European Affairs.
Facts on Iceland
Iceland became a founding member of NATO in 1949, only 5 years after the establishment of the Republic.
In 1951, Iceland and the US signed a Bileteral Defense Agreement.
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