The Icelandic Embassy in Madrid was opened on December 1st last year, and relations between Iceland and Spain have continued to strengthen since then. The governments of the two countries share common ground on many important issues. Among other things, the Spanish government has placed a strong emphasis on human rights, particularly gender equality, while Iceland has long ranked at the top of international gender equality indices.

Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares Bueno, and Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, discuss these issues as well as European affairs in light of the referendum to be held on 29 August.

The open seminar takes place at the Nordic House, Tuseday June 23rd at 12.30 until 13.30.

The discussion between the two ministers will be moderated by Pia Hansson, Director of the Institute of International Affairs.

The event will take place in English and is open to all but please register here.