Ottawa Welcomes President of Iceland and First Lady for Official State Visit

Sunday, 28 May 2023 06:41.PM

- Key agenda issues include the environment and blue economy, language preservation and youth mental health and well-being -

His Excellency Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland and First Lady, Eliza Reid are scheduled for an official visit and will be in Ottawa on Sunday May 28. This will be the first Icelandic state visit to Canada since 2000.

Iceland and Canada celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2022. Strengthening bilateral relations between Iceland and Canada, the visit will focus on the blue economy, the green transition, language preservation, youth mental health and substance abuse prevention, health services, and North-North engagement.

Iceland's Minister of Culture and Business Affairs, Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, and a delegation comprised of Icelandic officials and business representatives from Eimskip, Icelandic, Icelandair, Íslandsbanki hf., Kadeco, Landsvirkjun, Marel, Planet Youth and Prescriby will join the First Couple on this state visit.

During this visit, President Jóhannesson will meet with top officials, cultural stakeholders and members of the community to discuss key issues and initiatives, including a roundtable on language preservation with Governor General Mary Simon.

SOURCE: Embassy of Iceland