Shri Sibi George, Secretary(West) visit to Iceland 22-24 March 2026
Secretary (West), Shri Sibi George, visited Iceland from 22–24 March 2026 to co-chair the 4th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), held on 23 March 2026. Upon arrival at Keflavik Airport, Ambassador Shri R. Ravindra warmly received him.
On 22nd March, Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George held a meeting with Foreign Minister Þorgerður KatrÃn Gunnarsdóttir in Reykjavik, Iceland. They discussed issues of bilateral, regional, and multilateral interest, as well as the positive progress made in bilateral engagement in recent years, especially in sectors such as geothermal energy, fisheries, and clean energy. The implementation of the India–EFTA TEPA was also discussed.
The FOC was held on 23 March at the Icelandic Foreign Office in Reykjavik. Permanent Secretary of State Mr. Martin Eyjólfsson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (PS), co-chaired the consultations along with Secretary (West). The consultations covered the whole range of bilateral issues, implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), and cooperation in multilateral forums. Secretary (West)’s other engagements included a meeting with the Speaker of Parliament and visits to the Geothermal Plant on 24 March, as well as visits to the Ocean Cluster and Carbfix on 23 March.
The Mission also organised an Indian Community interaction event with Secretary (West) in Reykjavik on 22 March at Hotel Hilton. The Icelandic translation of the Bhagavad Gita, first published in 1924, was reprinted in March 2026 through an initiative by the Embassy of India. Secretary (West) officially unveiled the reprinted edition at the event. Secretary (West) addressed the Indian community in Reykjavik. In his remarks, Secretary (West) underlined the role of the diaspora in India’s developmental journey and global engagements. Secretary (West) also appreciated the contribution of the community to the India–Iceland partnership. The event was attended by around 100 members of the Indian community and Friends of India.
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