Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, met with Iceland Parliament Speaker, Thorunn Sveinbjarnardottir, to discuss common interests and promote parliamentary exchanges. The meeting emphasized strengthening bilateral, regional, and multilateral relations between the two countries. India and Iceland recently held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, renewable energy, fisheries, and people-to-people ties.
Sibi George, along with Iceland’s Permanent Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Martin Eyjólfsson, co-chaired the FOC meeting. The discussions focused on expanding economic and commercial ties, particularly in areas like geothermal energy and fisheries. Both sides acknowledged the positive advancements in bilateral engagement and the significance of agreements like the India-EFTA TEPA in fostering economic relations.
During his visit, Sibi George also met with Iceland’s Foreign Minister, Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir, to address various bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues of interest. The discussions highlighted the progress achieved in sectors such as geothermal energy, fisheries, and clean energy, with a specific focus on the implementation of the India-EFTA TEPA agreement.
