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The Minister's address

24.8.2011

On Monday, Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, was present at the inauguration of the Iceland square in Riga, the capital of Latvia, on the occasion that 20 years have passed since the Baltic countries regained their independence.

In his address, Skarphedinsson said that Icelanders were deeply grateful to be afforded this honor. At the time, Iceland had only done what was considered to be right, that is to fully support the sovereignty and independence of the Baltic countries.

The full version of the minister's address is available here. (pdf)