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Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has a major role to play in promoting Ireland’s key foreign policy priorities including the fight against hunger, the promotion of human rights and a strong EU.

The Joint Committee also has an important remit in helping to promote trade in existing and new markets and supporting Ireland as a destination for foreign direct investment.

What's on this week

Week commencing Monday 16th April:

On the 24th of April, Africa Day, the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade will meet for discussions with the Heads of Missions from African Embassis in Ireland : H.E.  Ms Catherine Muigai Mwangi, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya  - Dean of the African Ambassadors; H.E. Mr Anas Khales, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco; H. E. Mr Azwindini Jeremiah Nduo, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa; H.E. Mr Paramente Phamotse, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho; H.E. Mrs Lela-alem Gegreyohannes Tedia, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and H.E. Mr Felix Yusufu Pwol, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 

News from the Committee

15 May 12
Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman discusses humanitarian crisis in South Kordofan with Bishop Macram Max Gassis

15 May 12
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to attend Foreign Affairs Committee meeting

9 May 12
Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman discusses case of Yulia Tymoshenko with Ukrainian Ambassador

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