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Treasury finances January-March 2007

Figures for Treasury finances in the first three months of 2007 is now available. Total Treasury revenue amounted to 119 billion, increasing by 19 billion or 19.6%

Question of Equitable Representation on and increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters related to the Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

General debate of the United Nations Committee on Information during its twenty-ninth session

<p align=left>Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.</p>

Follow-up to the outcome of the Millennium Summit: report of the Secretary General (A/61/836) [113]

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.

Energy, Security and Climate

<p align=justify>Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.</p>

Iceland becomes a Non-African State Member to the African Union

On 12 April Ambassador Dr. Sigridur Duna Kristmundsdóttir presented her credentials as Permanent Representative of Iceland to the African Union (AU).

Treasury finances January-February 2007

Figures for Treasury finances in the first two months of 2007 is now available. Total Treasury revenue amounted to 88 billion, increasing by 15 billion or 21.3%

Nordic-African Foreign Ministers Meeting in Oslo

Icelandic Foreign Minister Valgerdur Sverrisdottir recently attended a meeting of ten African colleagues with the five Nordics in Oslo.

Address of Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde to the Annual Meeting of the Central Bank of Iceland March 30th 2007

<p>Address of Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde to the Annual Meeting of the Central Bank of Iceland March 30th 2007</p>

Address of Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde on the occasion of the visit of NATO´s Military Committee to Iceland,

Speech given by Geir H. Haarde of the visit of NATO´s Military Committee to Iceland

Ministerial Visit to Uganda and South Africa

Foreign Minister Valgerdur Sverrisdottir recently returned from a trip to Uganda and South Africa. In Uganda, the Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA) runs a diverse programme, stretching from adult education programmes to feeding young schoolchildren through the World Food Program.

Women's Projects in Uganda

Foreign Minister Mrs. Sverrisdottir has put women's issues on the top of her agenda since taking office. She says that in her recent trip to Africa she enjoyed greatly discussions that centred on the role of women in Africa.

Conference on Human Rights

Opening Address by Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs<br>

Breaking the Ice

Address by Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, at a conference on Arctic Development and Maritime Transportation.

Iceland Committed to Afghanistan

Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Iceland's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, outlined Iceland's support for reconstruction in Afghanistan in a recent speech at the U.N. Security Council.

The situation in Afghanistan

<p>Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.</p>

Iceland and the Democratic Republic of Congo Establish Diplomatic Relations

On Friday 23 February 2007, the Permanent Representatives to the UN in New York of Iceland and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a communiqué establishing diplomatic relations.

Island.is

<p>The goals of island.is are to improve and increase the accessibility of public services, lower the cost for whoever needs them, and add to their quality. Therefore, those expected to use this service provider will actually be all those communicating with an official body, whether these be individuals or companies.</p>

Iceland increases contribution to UNRWA

Iceland decided 8 March 2007 to double its contribution to UNRWA.

Treasury finances January 2007

Figures for Treasury finances in the first month of 2007 is now available. Total Treasury revenue amounted to 52 billion, increasing by 10 billion or 25.9%

Iceland Business Seminar in Capetown

Opening address by H.E. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Iceland.

Helping to Reintegrate War-Affected Children

The Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Valgerdur Sverrisdóttir, has decided to support the Red Cross campaign against child soldiers in Sierra Leone with a contribution of 10.6 million Icelandic krona.

Address of Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde at the annual meeting of the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce, February 7th 2007

<p>Address of Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde at the annual meeting of the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce, February 7th 2007</p>

UN Peacebuilding Commission

Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.<br>

Principal tax rates 2007

This paper describes the principal tax rates applicable to individuals and companies in 2007 as well as tax rate changes for subsequent years.

Treasury finances January-December 2006

Figures for Treasury finances in the first twelve months of 2006 are now available. Total Treasury revenue amounted to 381 billion, decreasing by -18 billion or - 4.5%

International Seafood Trade: Challenges and Opportunities

Address of H.E. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Iceland, at the Symposium, International Seafood Trade: Challenges and Opportunities, held at the University of Akureyri, Iceland 1st and 2nd February 2007.

Chronicle of economic events 2007

New Year´s Address in Morgunblaðið

Article written for the newspaper Morgunblaðið, published December 31st 2006

Weekly Web Release January 25, 2007

The housing boom has subsided – A policy for efficiency in government operations – The debt of the Treasury

New Year´s Address 2006

New Year&#39;s Address by the Prime Minister of Iceland, Geir H. Haarde - Broadcast on State TV, December 31, 2006.

Security and Defence

Speech given by Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Security and Defence. Delivered at the University of Iceland on 18 January 2007.

Treasury finances January-November 2006

Figures for Treasury finances in the first eleven months of 2006 are now available. Total Treasury revenue amounted to 339 billion, decreasing by 22 billion or 6.2%

The Government Policy on the Integration of Immigrants

The Government of Iceland approved its first policy on the intergration of immigrants in 2007. The goal of the policy is to ensure that all residents of Iceland enjoys equal opportunities and are active participants in society in as many fields as possible.

Weekly Web Release December 21, 2006

The finances of the Treasury and local governments, 1998-2005 - Tax concessions for environment-friendly energy sources and motor vehicles - Who gets the biggest present?<br>

Kids help kids

<p>Op-ed by the Icelandic minister for foreign affairs, Ms. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir and the Executive Director of WFP, Mr. James Morris in relation to Iceland’s donation of US$ 3.2 million for the WFP school feeding programme in Africa.</p>

Weekly Web Release December 14, 2006

Appropriations to Local Authorities’ Equalisation Fund - On the measurement of inflation - Extension of the temporary reduction in the diesel oil tax <br>

Security Council reform

<p></p> <p align=left>Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.</p>

Weekly Web Release December 7, 2006

Merchandise imports in November - A review of government tasks - Payments to stay-at-home parents - Different rates of increase in income from employment<br>

Treasury finances January-October 2006

Figures for Treasury finances in the first ten months of 2006 are now available. Total Treasury revenue amounted to 308 billion, decreasing by -28,288 billion or -8.4%

Weekly Web Release November 30, 2006

Treasury finances, January-October 2006 - Amendments to the Pensions Act - The cost of operation of the University Hospital<br>

Treasury finances January-October 2006

Figures for Treasury finances in the first ten months of 2006 are now available. Total Treasury revenue amounted to 308 billion, decreasing by -28,288 billion or -8.4%

The situation in Afghanistan

<p align=justify>Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.</p>

Weekly Web Release November 23, 2006

Public land claims by the state - Indexing of the personal income tax credit - On the distribution of income - Real wages are increasing<br>

Weekly Web Release November 16, 2006

Further on financial stability in Iceland - Economic prospects in the Nordic countries

Address on Foreign Affairs by Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Delivered at the Althing at its 133rd legislative session, 2006 - 2007.

United Nations University

<p align=justify>Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations.</p>

Iceland´s National Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from land-based activities

Iceland´s National Programme of Action for the protection of the marine environment from land-based activities. Report on the implementation of the global programme of action 2001-2006 in Iceland. The publication is available <a href="/media/umhverfisraduneyti-media/media/PDF_skrar/GPA.pdf">here on pdf-format</a>.

Fourth National Communication on Climate Change

Iceland´s Fourth National Communication on Climate Change under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Iceland´s Report on Demonstrable Progress under the Kyoto Protocol.…

Weekly Web Release November 9, 2006

The restraint in economic policy in 2004 and 2005 - The work environment examined - Merchandise imports in October