Iceland Seeks New Security Pacts

Iceland must pursue new bilateral security agreements after voters rejected restarting European Union accession talks. Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir emphasized deepening cooperation through the European Economic Area and with partners like Norway and Finland.

Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir attends a press conference with Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir and Minister of Education and Children Inga Saeland after Iceland rejected EU accession talks in a close-fought referendum, in Reykjavik, Iceland, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Iceland will pursue alternative bilateral security agreements and deepen trade ties after voters rejected restarting accession talks with the EU in a referendum, Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir said on Monday.

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