Delighted to present my Letter of Credence to His Majesty King Mswati III, in 🇸🇿. HMK remarked on the strong relations between our countries & outlined future priorities: energy, employment & education. Discussed 🇮🇪’s growth model & we agreed to continue talks with his Ministers.

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Many thanks to Foreign Affairs Minister Pholile Shakunta & Dessy Choumelova as co-chairs for a comprehensive & constructive Partnership Dialogue meeting between the EU🇪🇺 & Govt of Eswatini🇸🇿. We covered matters including trade, dev cooperation, Climate, multilateralism & others.

We had the privilege of attending the inaugural exhibition of the life-sized elephant made of wool, steel, & materials recycled from illegal poaching in the Niassa Special Reserve. We are proud to support this creation from the Yao Crochet Project & the Lugenda Foundation.

A huge thanks to CCFM for hosting the awe-inspiring “Madala Yaku Niassa” exhibition! Kudos to Paula Ferro, Derek Littleton, & all the artists & communities involved. Your work brilliantly highlights the fight against illegal poaching & the importance of protecting our ecosystems.

“Sport has the ability to break down barriers that nothing else seems to be able to do." As we celebrate 100 years of #TeamIreland at the Olympic Games, watch as four of Ireland's🇮🇪 top athletes discuss what sport can help all of us achieve. Ireland.ie/Olympics #Paris2024

Today marks the beginning of the #16DaysOfActivism against #GBV, a global campaign to challenge & end violence against women & girls. We are committed to combating GBV, advancing human rights, & fostering the empowerment of women & girls in Moz. Say NO to Gender-Based VIOLENCE!

Statement by Peter Stano, Spokesperson for the European Union🇪🇺 External Action Service.

Ambassador Patrick Empey today began a working visit to Niassa. He met with the Sec of State & the Governor of Niassa. It was an opportunity to review the impact of Irish-funded initiatives while also strengthening the partnership between the Embassy & the Provincial Govt.

I am delighted to be in Lichinga on the first day of my three-day visit to Niassa. I had a productive meeting with Secretary of State Silva Livone and Governor Judite Massengele. We discussed Ireland’s continued support for Niassa.

Amb Patrick Empey inaugurated Nagir Health Center in Marrupa district, alongside Niassa Governor. Funded by 🇮🇪, it includes a consultation room, treatment unit, maternity ward, & pharmacy. It will directly benefit 4,260 people & improve healthcare access for 9,586 individuals.

I am honoured to inaugurate this Irish-funded Health Centre in Marrupa, alongside the Governor of Niassa. The facility will provide primary healthcare service to at least 9,586 individuals, including pregnant women, children, & the elderly.

Amb. Patrick Empey & Niassa Governor reopened the Malica water supply, inactive since 2018 due to an unsustainable power source. With 🇮🇪 funding, it now runs on solar energy, providing clean water to 3,786 people, incl. 186 IDPs, and up to 13,000 in the future. #SDG6 #SDG7

Access to clean water is life-changing. I am proud to see Ireland🇮🇪 support the restoration of the Malica water supply, now powered by solar energy. This sustainable solution benefits 3,786 people today & up to 13,000 in the future, improving health, resilience and daily lives.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for a truly memorable evening celebrating #StPatricksDay. Appreciation to Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs, Mateus Saize, for his presence, & to all our guests who made the night so special.

I am delighted to participate in the launch of the CORE RESTOR Project by the IUCN, in Inhambane. It is an Irish funded project that aims at protecting coastal ecosystems & strengthening the blue economy, while enhancing coastal governance & restoring marine ecosystems.

Amb. Patrick Empey welcomed Gov. Francisco Pagula of Inhambane for a courtesy meeting, also introducing Conor O’Loughlin, new DHoM & HoC for Provincial Programmes. Ireland🇮🇪 reaffirmed support to #Inhambane - €900,000 to be allocated in 2026 to strengthen ongoing projects.

Ireland🇮🇪 will provide €3.5 M in 2025 to the #Education Sector Support Fund (FASE), boosting Mozambique’s🇲🇿 2020-2029 Strategic Education Plan. “This reinforces a partnership built on years of friendship & shared commitment to human dev” - Amb. Patrick Empey. #SDG4 #ODS4

The Minister of Economy, H.E. Basílio Muhate, met with Ambassador Patrick Empey to discuss ways to deepen 🇲🇿-🇮🇪 cooperation in economic development, trade, business & governance. Ireland reaffirmed its commitment to support Mozambique’s growth and resilience.

At Mozambique’s National Forum on #Peace & #Reconciliation, Amb. Patrick Empey highlighted the crucial role of international support. He shared Ireland’s 🇮🇪 experience, noting how inclusive participation and the #GoodFridayAgreement helped turn conflict into lasting #peace.