Embassy of Iceland, New Delhi

15/08/2026

Eighty years of independence. A journey that has shaped not just a nation, but the world. Chargé d’Affaires Tinna Sveinsdóttir shares Iceland’s warmest wishes to India on this special day.

From the growing momentum of the India-EFTA TEPA to the meeting of our Prime Ministers in Oslo earlier this year, the friendship between Iceland and India continues to deepen in meaningful ways.

As India marks this important milestone, Iceland stands with you in celebrating not just the journey so far, but the extraordinary road ahead.

Swantantratha Divas ki Hardhik Shubhkamnayein. Happy 80th Independence Day, India.

13/08/2026

On International Youth Day, Chargé d'Affaires Tinna Sveinsdóttirr joined a panel hosted by Raisina House, UNESCO India, and UNEP to explore why youth agency is central to building sustainable societies and a green economy.

The evening brought together diplomats, youth leaders, and change-makers for an conversation about climate action, equitable development, and the role young people must play in shaping the policies that will define their future.

Tinna highlighted the opportunities for Iceland and India to work together and learn from one another. While our countries differ in many ways, we have much to share when it comes to sustainability and empowering the next generation.

Youth agency is not only about giving young people a voice — it is about ensuring they have the knowledge, opportunities and resources to turn their ideas into action.

A timely reminder that the green transition must be built with young people, not simply for them.

07/08/2026

Did you know that Reykjavík, a city of just 250,000 people, hosts one of the biggest Pride events in the world?

Reykjavík Pride began in 1993 as a small but powerful protest to demand freedom and human rights. The first Pride Parade followed in August 2000. Today, it draws over 100,000 guests from around the world every August, making it Iceland's biggest annual event.

The world's biggest small Pride is tomorrow on 8 August.

Iceland is a staunch believer that human rights are for everyone, regardless of s*xual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or s*x characteristics.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

Photo credits: Reykjavík Pride

30/07/2026

https://www.stjornarradid.is/sendiskrifstofur/stok-frett-fra-sendiskrifstofu/2026/07/24/Kosning-utan-kjorfundar-a-Indlandi-og-i-umdaemislondum-vegna-thjodaratkvaedagreidslu-um-adildarvidraedur-vid-ESB/

Hægt verður að kjósa í sendiráði Íslands í Nýju Delí alla virka daga milli kl. 09:00 - 16:00 samkvæmt tímapöntun

24/07/2026

Sendiráðið vekur athygli á kosningu utan kjörfundar erlendis vegna komandi þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu um aðildarviðræður við Evrópusambandið sem fer fram 29. ágúst nk.

Kosning utan kjörfundar hefst hjá sendiráðinu í Nýju Delí og hjá kjörræðismönnum hefst mánudaginn 27. júlí og lýkur föstudaginn 28. ágúst.

Í sendiráðinu í Nýju Delí verður hægt að kjósa alla virka daga milli kl. 09:00 – 16:00 samkvæmt tímapöntun. Hafið samband við sendiráðið: [email protected] eða í síma +91 (0) 11 4353 0300

Upplýsingar um opnunartíma hjá kjörræðismönnum Íslands á Indlandi, Sri Lanka, Ástralíu og á Nýja-Sjálandi má finna á vef utanríkisráðuneytisins.

Sjá hlekk í athugasemd.

22/07/2026

Hvar og hvernig get ég kosið erlendis? 🗳

Kosning utan kjörfundar erlendis vegna þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu um aðildarviðræður við ESB sem fram fer 29. ágúst 2026, hefst 27. júlí nk.

Við minnum þau sem verða erlendis á kjördag, en vilja nýta atkvæðisréttinn, að skipuleggja sig fyrirfram; kjósa á Íslandi áður en farið er af landi brott eða kynna sér upplýsingar um framkvæmd utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðslu í sendiráðum Íslands og hjá kjörræðismönnum erlendis.

Sjá frétt í athugasemd.
Sjá einnig í athugasemd lista yfir opnunartíma og fyrirkomulag kosninga hjá einstökum sendiskrifstofum og hjá kjörræðismönnum.

13/07/2026

Ambassador Benedikt Höskuldsson spoke to The Telegraph about how Iceland is turning climate action into economic opportunity, and what that means for India.

From Carbfix's pioneering technology that permanently mineralises CO2 into basalt rock, to the production of green methanol as a sustainable aviation fuel, Iceland has built one of the most comprehensive industrial decarbonisation ecosystems in the world. And increasingly, that expertise is finding a home in India.

A strategic memorandum of understanding between Carbon Iceland International and JSW Steel signals the beginning of something significant: large-scale green methanol production in Maharashtra, with the goal of starting production by 2029.

The full interview is in The Telegraph.

https://t2online.in/events/events-1/ambassador-benedikt-h%C3%B6skuldsson-showcases-how-iceland-is-turning-climate-action-into-an-economic-opportunity/2006375

10/07/2026

Chargé d'Affaires Tinna Sveinsdóttir attended a wonderful evening at the Swedish Ambassador's residence yesterday. Nordic Music in the Monsoon, hosted jointly by the Embassies of Norway and Sweden, brought together Hindustani classical music and Nordic melodies in a truly memorable musical encounter.

Music has always been one of the oldest bridges between cultures, and last night was a beautiful reminder of how much India and the Nordic countries share.

Congratulations to our colleagues at the Embassy of Sweden and the Embassy of Norway for a beautiful event.

02/07/2026

On 1 July 2026, Ambassador Benedikt Höskuldsson presented his Letter of Credence to Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand, formally becoming Iceland's Ambassador to New Zealand. The ceremony at Government House marks the extension of Ambassador Höskuldsson's accreditation, alongside his existing roles as Iceland's Ambassador to India, Sri Lanka and Nepal, and underscores Iceland's commitment to strengthening ties across South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.

Iceland and New Zealand share long-standing cooperation on ocean governance, renewable energy, and climate action, alongside growing trade and people-to-people links. Ambassador Höskuldsson looks forward to building on this foundation and deepening the friendship between Iceland, New Zealand, and the wider region — including Nepal and India — in the years ahead.

Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs | Governor-General of New Zealand |

29/06/2026

Iceland This Monday 🌊

Djúpivogur, East Iceland.

Black sand, cold Atlantic air, and a reminder that the week ahead is entirely manageable.

Happy Monday!