Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Icelandic Foreign Minister

State Dept Press Releases

Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir on April 2, 2026. The call covered the situation in the Persian Gulf and Ukraine, as well as expanded bilateral cooperation on security and economic matters. Both leaders reaffirmed the long-standing US-Iceland partnership and expressed interest in strengthening ties.

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Deputy Secretary Landau and Icelandic Foreign Minister Gunnarsdóttir held a diplomatic call to discuss multiple topics including the Persian Gulf situation, Ukraine developments, and bilateral security and economic cooperation. The readout emphasizes reaffirmation of the long-standing US-Iceland partnership with no specific new commitments or actions announced.

This is a standard diplomatic readout with no regulatory implications. No compliance deadlines, penalties, or new requirements were issued. Government agencies and political organizations tracking US-Icelandic relations may note this as a routine engagement under the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.

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Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Icelandic Foreign Minister Gunnarsdóttir

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Office of the Spokesperson

April 2, 2026

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke today with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir to discuss the situation in the Persian Gulf, Ukraine, and other areas of mutual concern, as well as expanding bilateral cooperation on security and economic matters. The two leaders reaffirmed the long-standing partnership between their countries and expressed a desire to strengthen that partnership.