The Foreign Affairs Committee () is a
standing committee
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of the
Icelandic parliament.
Jurisdiction
According to la
№ 55/1991, with later amendments all matters relating to the following subjects are referred to the Foreign Affairs Committee:
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External communication
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International organisation
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Defence
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Security
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Export
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European Economic Area
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(EEA)
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Development aid
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International and global affairs
Members, 140th parliament
The main members have seats in the committees and attend the meetings. When they are unable to do so the substitute members temporarily take their place.
Main
Substitute
See also
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List of standing committees of the Icelandic parliament
The following is a list of standing committees of the Althing, Icelandic parliament.
See also
*List of Icelandic ministries
*Government agencies in Iceland
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Standing committees of the Icelandic parliament, ...
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