Iceland–Italy relations

Iceland–Italy relations

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Iceland–Italy relations are the bilateral relations between Italy and Iceland. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development[1] and NATO.[2]

History

Italy and Iceland established diplomatic relations on August 15, 1945[3] but the first bilateral trade agreement was signed in 1935, with Icelandic fish exports to Italy.[4]

Iceland opened its embassy in Rome in 2005.[4]

Italy conducts relations with Iceland through its embassy in Oslo, Norway.[5]

High level visits

In May 2023, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made an official visit to Iceland.[6][7]

Economic relations

In the second quarter of 2025, Iceland exported €7.69M to Italy and imported €6.7M they were mainly pharmaceuticals.[8]

References

  1. ^ "OECD Members and Partners". OECD. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  2. ^ "NATO Member Countries". NATO. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  3. ^ "Establishment of Diplomatic Relations". Government of Iceland. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  4. ^ a b "Íslensk-ítalska verslunarráðið". Government of Iceland. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  5. ^ "Embassy of Italy in Oslo". EmbassyPages. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  6. ^ "Meloni's tour ahead of the Council of Europe in Iceland". Decode39. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  7. ^ "President Meloni attends the 4th Council of Europe Summit". Government of Italy. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  8. ^ "Iceland–Italy Bilateral Trade Profile". OEC. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
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