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Minister Neale Richmond explores the enormous trade opportunities for 🇮🇪 in our growing relationship with the African continent. ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-po…

Minister <a href="/nealerichmond/">Neale Richmond</a> explores the enormous trade opportunities for 🇮🇪 in our growing relationship with the African continent.

ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-po…
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Today on International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we recognise and celebrate the contributions of women to the Irish diplomatic service 🇮🇪. In 2025, over half of Ireland’s diplomatic missions around the world are led by women. #IDWID #WomenInDiplomacy

Today on International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we recognise and celebrate the contributions of women to the Irish diplomatic service 🇮🇪. 

In 2025, over half of Ireland’s diplomatic missions around the world are led by women. 
#IDWID #WomenInDiplomacy
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Africa is an increasingly important trading partner for Ireland. At today's Africa Ireland Trade Horizons conference in Dublin, we reflect on how Ireland and countries across Africa can foster economic growth and increase trade and investment. #AITH2025

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Today Ireland becomes the first country in Europe to bring forward legislation to ban trade with the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Ireland is speaking up and speaking out against the genocidal activity in Gaza. Every country must pull every lever at its disposal.

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Great buzz ahead of the Africa Ireland Trade Horizons @Dublin Castle this morning. Looking forward to stimulating discussions around strengthening #economic ties between 🇮🇪and 🌍#trade and #investment.

Great buzz ahead of the Africa Ireland Trade Horizons @Dublin Castle this morning. Looking forward to stimulating discussions around strengthening #economic ties between 🇮🇪and 🌍#trade and #investment.
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#AITH Speaking on the trade facilitation, market access & regulation panel, Ronnie Downs Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment says goodwill, a strong diaspora, and a favourable investment climate helped drive economic growth in 🇮🇪and can have a similar effect in 🌍countries.

#AITH Speaking on the trade facilitation, market access &amp; regulation panel, Ronnie Downs <a href="/DeptEnterprise/">Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment</a> says goodwill, a strong diaspora, and a favourable investment climate helped drive economic growth in 🇮🇪and can have a similar effect in 🌍countries.
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This morning Minister Neale Richmond addressed the Africa Ireland Trade Horizons conference, highlighting the depth of 🇮🇪’s partnership with Africa and urging Irish businesses to look south to create new markets and mutually beneficial trade. #AITH2025

This morning Minister <a href="/nealerichmond/">Neale Richmond</a> addressed the Africa Ireland Trade Horizons conference, highlighting the depth of 🇮🇪’s partnership with Africa and urging Irish businesses to look south to create new markets and mutually beneficial trade.

#AITH2025
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On #WomenInDiplomacyDay 🇮🇪pays tribute to the transformative effect of women diplomats in international relations. Proud to share that Irish Foreign Ministry has exceeded the target of having OVER HALF of Ireland’s diplomatic missions led by #women. Ireland firmly committed to #genderequality

On #WomenInDiplomacyDay 🇮🇪pays tribute to the transformative effect of women diplomats in international relations. Proud to share that <a href="/dfatirl/">Irish Foreign Ministry</a> has exceeded the target of having OVER HALF of Ireland’s diplomatic missions led by #women. Ireland firmly committed to #genderequality
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Kicking off the Powering the Green Transition panel @ #AITH2025, John Ulunga of 🇹🇿’s Foreign Affairs dept. said on a 🌍of roughly 1.7 billion, 600m people have 0 access to #energy.“Before we talk about #energytransition, we must talk about energy access.” ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-po…

Kicking off the Powering the Green Transition panel @ #AITH2025, John Ulunga of 🇹🇿’s Foreign Affairs dept. said on a 🌍of roughly 1.7 billion, 600m people have 0 access to #energy.“Before we talk about #energytransition, we must talk about energy access.”
ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-po…
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Ireland’s partnership with Africa is constantly strengthening and evolving. Tánaiste Simon Harris TD today concluded the Africa Ireland Trade Horizons conference by highlighting the huge potential for growth for mutually-beneficial trade over the years ahead. #AITH2025

Ireland’s partnership with Africa is constantly strengthening and evolving. 

Tánaiste <a href="/SimonHarrisTD/">Simon Harris TD</a> today concluded the Africa Ireland Trade Horizons conference by highlighting the huge potential for growth for mutually-beneficial trade over the years ahead.

#AITH2025
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Ireland 🇮🇪is looking forward to participating in the Third Sherpa meeting of 🇿🇦 G20 South Africa meeting over the next three days. #Equality #Solidarity #Sustainability

Ireland 🇮🇪is looking forward to participating in the Third Sherpa meeting of 🇿🇦 <a href="/g20org/">G20 South Africa</a> meeting over the next three days. 
#Equality #Solidarity #Sustainability
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Today I’ve published the General Scheme of the Bill to prohibit imports from illegal 🇮🇱 settlements in the Occupied 🇵🇸 Territory. This is an important step to uphold international law and Ireland’s commitment to a two-State solution. More details: gov.ie/en/department-…

Today I’ve published the General Scheme of the Bill to prohibit imports from illegal 🇮🇱 settlements in the Occupied 🇵🇸 Territory. 
This is an important step to uphold international law and Ireland’s commitment to a two-State solution. 

More details: 
gov.ie/en/department-…
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Wonderful to hear from 🇿🇦Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola this morning at the 3rd Sherpa G20 meet. 🇮🇪 Sherpa Helen Blake delighted to participate and exchange views on geopolitical developments & updates across the G20 South Africa files. #Equality #Solidarity #Sustainability

Wonderful to hear from 🇿🇦Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola this morning at the 3rd Sherpa G20 meet. 🇮🇪 Sherpa Helen Blake delighted to participate and exchange views on geopolitical developments &amp; updates across the <a href="/g20org/">G20 South Africa</a> files.
#Equality #Solidarity #Sustainability
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Ireland’s Minister for International Development, Neale Richmond briefing journalists from 🇿🇦🇳🇬🇹🇿 on Ireland’s development aid strategy for 🌍this morning, underlining that unlike other countries,🇮🇪will not be cutting its aid budget. #AITH2025 Read more: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/

Ireland’s Minister for International Development, <a href="/nealerichmond/">Neale Richmond</a> briefing journalists from 🇿🇦🇳🇬🇹🇿 on Ireland’s development aid strategy for 🌍this morning, underlining that unlike other countries,🇮🇪will not be cutting its aid budget. #AITH2025 

Read more: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/
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Through our Women & Youth Leadership & Participation (WYLP) project this week, women, youth & PwDs in Gwanda engaged duty bearers from the Municipality, Ministry of Women Affairs_Zw & DDC’s office in a high-level dialogue on gender-responsive service delivery. Supported by EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 Irish Embassy Pretoria

Through our Women &amp; Youth Leadership &amp; Participation (WYLP) project this week, women, youth &amp; PwDs in Gwanda engaged duty bearers from the Municipality, <a href="/mwacsmed/">Ministry of Women Affairs_Zw</a> &amp; DDC’s office in a high-level dialogue on gender-responsive service delivery.

Supported by <a href="/euinzim/">EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺</a> <a href="/IrlEmbPretoria/">Irish Embassy Pretoria</a>
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On the 70th anniversary of the adoption of 🇿🇦Freedom Charter, we reflect on 🇮🇪Ireland’s significant contribution to🇿🇦’s journey to democracy. The historic residence at 20 Beech Road, Foxrock in Dublin commemorated by a plaque is as a powerful symbol of that enduring connection.

On the 70th anniversary of the adoption of 🇿🇦Freedom Charter, we reflect on 🇮🇪Ireland’s significant contribution to🇿🇦’s journey to democracy. The historic residence at 20 Beech Road, Foxrock in Dublin commemorated by a plaque is as a powerful symbol of that enduring connection.
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The Dublin leg of the Business Ireland🇮🇪🇿🇦 South Africa speed networking event is underway. This structured yet informal meet offers a valuable platform to engage with fellow BISA members, & senior business leaders from 🇮🇪🇿🇦. Ambassador Austin Gormley delivered opening remarks.

The Dublin leg of the Business Ireland🇮🇪🇿🇦 South Africa speed networking event is underway. This structured yet informal meet offers a valuable platform to engage with fellow BISA members, &amp; senior business leaders from 🇮🇪🇿🇦. <a href="/IrlAmbRSA/">Ambassador Austin Gormley</a> delivered opening remarks.
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Nice to do a bit of business speed dating with BISA and the South African Ambassador to Ireland last night. Clearly a vibrant RSA community in Dublin! #AITH2025

Nice to do a bit of business speed dating with BISA and the South African Ambassador to Ireland last night. Clearly a vibrant RSA community in Dublin! #AITH2025
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🇮🇪 Ireland’s Minister Neale Richmond briefs 🇿🇦SA, 🇳🇬Nigeria, & 🇹🇿 Tanzania journalists on unwavering aid strategy for Africa. No cuts to budget, with focus on education, health, & climate resilience. Strengthening ties through diaspora & sustainable development. Credits: Irish

🇮🇪 Ireland’s Minister Neale Richmond briefs 🇿🇦SA, 🇳🇬Nigeria, &amp; 🇹🇿 Tanzania journalists on unwavering aid strategy for Africa. No cuts to budget, with focus on education, health, &amp; climate resilience. Strengthening ties through diaspora &amp; sustainable development.
Credits: Irish