• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Awards
Menu
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Awards
Facebook-f Twitter Youtube
  • HOME
  • Ireland/Europe
  • Eastern Partnership
  • Americas
  • Asia/Pacific
  • Africa/Middle East
  • Security
  • Climate
  • Interviews
  • About
Menu
  • HOME
  • Ireland/Europe
  • Eastern Partnership
  • Americas
  • Asia/Pacific
  • Africa/Middle East
  • Security
  • Climate
  • Interviews
  • About
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Awards
Menu
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Awards
Facebook-f Twitter Youtube


Helping You Understand the World
with Original Interviews, News
& Analysis from Ireland,
the EU and around the Globe

www.diplomacyireland.eu

DS 7 Long Image copy
  • HOME
  • Ireland/Europe
  • Eastern Partnership
  • Americas
  • Asia/Pacific
  • Africa/Middle East
  • Security
  • Climate
  • Interviews
  • About
Menu
  • HOME
  • Ireland/Europe
  • Eastern Partnership
  • Americas
  • Asia/Pacific
  • Africa/Middle East
  • Security
  • Climate
  • Interviews
  • About
Helping You Understand the World with Original Interviews, News & Analysis from Ireland, the EU and around the Globe www.diplomacyireland.eu
Keshk Square
Art of Coffee 500x500
Miena-Nougat-almondcoconutlemonhero
Soma 500x500
Airmid 500x500
Revolut Black 500x500
Wicklow Moinier 500x500
Holo Kombucha 500x500
Munster Mediation 500x500
Dublin Herbalists 500x500
Dublin Distillery 500x500
EPIC 500x500
Lucozade 500x500
Dingle Chocolates
Turkish Black 500x500
Britvic 500x500
Oriel New 500x500
Revolut White 500x500
Munster Brewery 500x500
Jeanie Johnston 500x500
Turkish White 500x500
Dublin Herbalist No2 500x500
Fantastic Flavours 500x500
Ribena Bottles 500x500
Ribena 500x500
Wrist Pocket 500x500
Milseologe
Inis Fragrance 500x500
Machado Beard Oil 500 x 500
Previous
Next
  • HOME
  • Ireland/Europe
  • Eastern Partnership
  • Americas
  • Asia/Pacific
  • Africa/Middle East
  • Security
  • Climate
  • Interviews
  • About
Menu
  • HOME
  • Ireland/Europe
  • Eastern Partnership
  • Americas
  • Asia/Pacific
  • Africa/Middle East
  • Security
  • Climate
  • Interviews
  • About
Home Ireland/Europe Dpt. Foreign Affairs (DFA)

Visit by Minister Coveney to Berlin, 11 December 2020

Editor by Editor
2 April 2021
in Dpt. Foreign Affairs (DFA)
0
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, TD, will visit Berlin tomorrow (11 December) to meet the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Heiko Maas, and hold a number of bilateral engagements.

The visit was arranged to mark the symbolic ‘handover’ from Germany’s membership of the United Nations Security Council to Ireland’s (with Ireland taking its seat on 1 January 2021). 

The visit will also allow the two Ministers to discuss the significant strengthening of relations between Ireland and Germany, under the 2018 Joint Plan of Action.

Speaking ahead of his meeting with Minister Maas, Minister Coveney referred to the shared values and principles which inform Germany’s and Ireland’s support for the United Nations:

“Ireland and Germany are unwavering supporters of the United Nations and multilateralism.  We believe the Security Council has a vital role to play in preventing and resolving conflict. Ireland will work on the Council to strengthen conflict prevention, support peacebuilding efforts, and ensure accountability for breaches of international law.  We will also engage actively across the entire Council agenda, dealing with many of the world’s most difficult conflicts.”

During the visit, the Minister will meet with leading members of the Bundestag, and discuss the latest developments with regard to Brexit.  Speaking in advance, Minister Coveney commented:

“While the negotiators have much work to do in the coming days I continue to believe that with political will, a deal can be done.”

Minister Coveney will also discuss Brexit with FM Maas, and the current state of bilateral relations between Ireland and Germany.  Speaking in advance, Minister Coveney said:

“Bilateral relations between our two countries have flourished in the two-and-a-half years since I launched our new strategy for Ireland in Germany. We have added value and depth to a whole range of bilateral and European areas of cooperation. In the coming months, we will look at how to renew the Strategy and identify new goals which we can together pursue as firm friends and partners within the EU.”

ENDS
Press Office 

 

Note for Editors

Minister Coveney’s Berlin programme

  • During the visit, Minister Coveney will meet with Minister Maas for bilateral discussions and a UN Security Council handover ceremony.  The Ministers will also hold a joint press conference.
  • Minister Coveney will also meet Gunther Krichbaum, Chair of the Bundestag European Union Affairs Committee, Norbert Röttgen, Chair of the Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ralph Brinkhaus, Leader of CDU Parliamentary Group in the Bundestag.

Plan of Action

  • Minister Coveney and Minister Maas agreed a Joint Plan of Action in late 2018 to strengthen bilateral relations between Ireland and Germany.
  • Some of the key outcomes of the Strategy to date include the establishment of Ireland’s new Consulate General in Frankfurt, and the establishment of a German-Irish Council representing community and cultural groups. Ireland’s Embassy in Berlin has almost doubled in size over the last four years and now includes representatives of four Government Departments (DFA, D/Finance, D/ETE and D/AFM).
  • The implementation of the plan has also resulted in significantly increased contact at official and political level including new programmes for young politicians and the State Visit to Germany by President Higgins, accompanied by Minister Coveney, in 2019. 

UN Security Council

  • Ireland was elected to one of the two Western European and Others Group seats on the UN Security Council on 17 June 2020.  The two-year term commences on 1 January 2021.  Norway was the other country elected from the WEOG group.
  • Germany and Belgium will conclude their two-year terms on the Council on 31 December 2020.
  • Ireland’s approach to the Security Council is based on three principles: Building peace, Strengthening conflict prevention, and ensuring accountability for breaches of international law.
Previous Post

New Lithuanian Ambassador Presents Credentials at at Áras an Uachtaráin

Next Post

New Slovenia Ambassador Presents Credentials at at Áras an Uachtaráin

Editor

Editor

Next Post

New Slovenia Ambassador Presents Credentials at at Áras an Uachtaráin

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected test

  • 23.8k Followers
  • 99 Subscribers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Dr. Sasa – UN Envoy of the National Unity Government (Myanmar) to Receive Special Award

Dr. Sasa – UN Envoy of the National Unity Government (Myanmar) to Receive Special Award

10 December 2021
Friend, Activist and Humanitarian Dies – Martin Reuther, R.I.P.

Friend, Activist and Humanitarian Dies – Martin Reuther, R.I.P.

7 November 2021
His Excellency Mr. Ophir Kariv to Receive Diplomatic Service Medal with Honours

His Excellency Mr. Ophir Kariv to Receive Diplomatic Service Medal with Honours

14 November 2021
Is Ireland Undermining EU Sanctions Against Russia?

Is Ireland Undermining EU Sanctions Against Russia?

2 January 2023
Cycle of Bombings and Rocket Attacks Threaten JCPOA Progress – News & Analysis

Cycle of Bombings and Rocket Attacks Threaten JCPOA Progress – News & Analysis

0
Ireland Returns to Tehran – Minister Coveney Visits

Ireland Returns to Tehran – Minister Coveney Visits

0
Server Fire Necessitates Web Site Reconstruction

Server Fire Necessitates Web Site Reconstruction

0
Minister Byrne Holds Talks with Key Commissioners in Brussels on Covid-19 and Rule of Law

Minister Byrne meets with Ad-Hoc Group on North South and East West Cooperation

0
Analysis: Chances of Diplomatic Solution Dissipate with Putin ICC Arrest Warrant

Analysis: Chances of Diplomatic Solution Dissipate with Putin ICC Arrest Warrant

20 March 2023
NAKO/IPHR Reports Supplies of Dual-Use Components Key to Weapons Flow Freely to Russia

NAKO/IPHR Reports Supplies of Dual-Use Components Key to Weapons Flow Freely to Russia

2 March 2023
Recean to Lead New Moldova Government as Prime Minister

Recean to Lead New Moldova Government as Prime Minister

16 February 2023
Is Russia Provoking NATO and West with Airspace Violations?

Is Russia Provoking NATO and West with Airspace Violations?

10 February 2023

Recent News

Analysis: Chances of Diplomatic Solution Dissipate with Putin ICC Arrest Warrant

Analysis: Chances of Diplomatic Solution Dissipate with Putin ICC Arrest Warrant

20 March 2023
NAKO/IPHR Reports Supplies of Dual-Use Components Key to Weapons Flow Freely to Russia

NAKO/IPHR Reports Supplies of Dual-Use Components Key to Weapons Flow Freely to Russia

2 March 2023
Recean to Lead New Moldova Government as Prime Minister

Recean to Lead New Moldova Government as Prime Minister

16 February 2023
Is Russia Provoking NATO and West with Airspace Violations?

Is Russia Provoking NATO and West with Airspace Violations?

10 February 2023

│ Contact Details

Address

Diplomacy in Ireland - The European Diplomat
Miceal O'Hurley
16 Carleton Village Apartments
Youghal, Co. Cork P36 H213

Phone Number

Office: 01.254.4747 Editor: 086.107.0017

E-mail

editor@diplomacyireland.eu

Social Links

Facebook Twitter Youtube

│ Latest News

Battle for Myanmar’s Seat at UN Deferred by China-US Brokered Deal

New York City Mayor Collaborates with Secretary General on UN Vaccine Mandate – Russia Protests Amongst Collegiality by Others

Ireland’s September Presidency of the UNSC Has Daunting Programme – Afghanistan and Peacekeeping Tops List

Foreign Direct Investment in focus on ‘In Conversation This Week’ with Dan Bilak, Esq., Senior Counsel, Kinstellar – Leading Independent Law Firm in Emerging Europe, Turkey and Central Asia

Minister Byrne Welcomes the Publication of Eurofound’s Report on “Social Factors Shaping Optimism and Pessimism Among Citizens”

Battle for Myanmar’s Seat at UN Deferred by China-US Brokered Deal

Analysis: Chances of Diplomatic Solution Dissipate with Putin ICC Arrest Warrant

NAKO/IPHR Reports Supplies of Dual-Use Components Key to Weapons Flow Freely to Russia

Recean to Lead New Moldova Government as Prime Minister

Is Russia Provoking NATO and West with Airspace Violations?

Bellicose Lavrov Explicitly Threatens Moldova

│ Sitemap

Home
Ireland/European Union
Eastern Partnership (EaP)
Americas
Africa/Middle East
Asia/Pacific
Security
Climate
Interviews
VIdeos
About Us

│ Our GDPR Policy

Click Here to see our GDPR Privacy Policy

© Copyright 2020, All rights reserved.

Home
About
Diplomatic List
Contact