Deputy Head of Mission Barry Mulligan was pleased to visit Mongolia with EU partners–productive high level political meetings & engagement with key stakeholders including UN, civil society, think tanks & business. A welcome opportunity to strengthen our engagement with Mongolia.

The decision by the Irish Government to recognise the State of Palestine will formally take effect on 28 May.

Read Micheál Martin's full remarks at this morning's press conference at the link below:

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Embassy of Ireland promoting healthcare and medical technology cooperation on a visit to Haifu Medical Congratulations to Haifu Medical for their outstanding work on focused ultrasound systems #TeamIreland promoting trade and investment #working4irl Irish Foreign Ministry IDA Ireland

We’re proud to fly the #Pride flag to mark #IDAHOBIT2024 🌈We recognise that LGBTQI+ individuals continue to suffer violence & discrimination. LGBTQI+ rights are human rights, and Ireland will continue working until human rights are a reality for all.

At a UN Women event this week, Ambassador Derwin spoke of the value to women and society, when women are enabled to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). She noted the progress still to be made in developed and developing countries alike #SDG5

We were delighted to mark #EuropeDay2024 with EU friends in #Beijing today. This month marks the 20th anniversary of the accession of 10 countries to the EU - 🇨🇾🇨🇿🇪🇪🇭🇺🇱🇻🇱🇹🇲🇹🇵🇱🇸🇰🇸🇮 – and we celebrate how every enlargement has made our European Union stronger and more prosperous 🇪🇺

Thank you Ambassador Andre Haspels ! Ambassador Derwin is very much looking forward to further advancing our strong bilateral ties Embassy of the Netherlands in Beijing

Today is #WorldPressFreedomDay .

Ireland is committed to protecting #PressFreedom and freedom of expression.

This year’s theme is ‘A Press for the Planet’ and focuses on the importance of journalism in the face of the global climate crisis.

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We are deeply saddened by the loss of life following the highway collapse in Meizhou, Guangdong province. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families, and we commend the first responders engaged in ongoing rescue efforts Irish Foreign Ministry

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Watch as ‘Beacons at Bealtaine’, Seamus Heaney's commissioned poem, is performed in the national languages of those 10 States.

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Ambassador Derwin was delighted to host a delegation from the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts in #Beijing this week, including President Dr Abigail O’Brien & Director Patrick T. Murphy - a great way to facilitate valuable exchanges between Irish & Chinese cultural institutions.

And that’s a wrap! Highlights from #Hainan where Ireland was Country of Honour at #CICPE , the largest consumer expo in Asia. A great opportunity to showcase the best of Irish food & beverages, culture, education, tourism and fashion, and promote trade & investment Irish Foreign Ministry

Ambassador Derwin and her team at the Irish Embassy have been wonderful champions of the #AmbassadorsForNature initiative in Beijing. Not only does their compound look great, it supports a fabulous range of biodiversity, too!

Summer is coming in our Embassy garden! Over 70 trees planted, rewilding to promote biodiversity, and pollinator-friendly plants. Ambassador Derwin is proud to be part the of #AmbassadorsforNature initiative in #Beijing Wild Beijing 北京自然 Terry Townshend Irish Foreign Ministry

Ambassador Derwin, the Embassy of Ireland and Enterprise Ireland Education in Ireland were delighted to meet leadership from UL Global and Henan Polytechnic University to support the new Limerick International College Nigel Healey @UL Irish Foreign Ministry

Ambassador Derwin was delighted to have so many talented Irish designers join us for the #HainanExpo2024 , where Ireland was Country of Honour this year Sara O'Neill Artist 🐚 Urban Aran - Christine Murphy Irish Foreign Ministry Explore Haikou CIFD

We were delighted to have you join us in #Hainan , Sara O'Neill Artist 🐚! A fantastic opportunity to showcase the best of Irish fashion at the Hainan Expo, where Ireland was Country of Honour this year Irish Foreign Ministry CIFD Explore Haikou #CICPE

With Ireland as Country of Honour at this year’s Hainan Expo, Ambassador Derwin was honoured to meet with the Party Secretary of Hainan – a very useful discussion on how to promote trade and investment opportunities for Ireland in China #working4irl Irish Foreign Ministry @explorehaikou #CICPE

Some fantastic highlights from the Hainan Expo this week, where Ireland is Country of Honour–a wonderful opportunity to showcase the best of quality Irish food & beverages, culture, education, tourism & fashion Irish Foreign Ministry Enterprise Ireland IDA Ireland Tourism Ireland Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board Explore Haikou