📍 Dublin, Ireland — A very productive meeting with @HMcEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, reaffirming the excellent bilateral relations between Albania and Ireland. 🇦🇱 🇮🇪 We held a constructive exchange on our shared objective of further strengthening political dialogue and expanding practical cooperation across a range of key sectors. We agreed on the need to explore concrete opportunities to strengthen our economic partnership, with a particular focus on trade, investment, tourism, digital services, and innovation. I was pleased to highlight the valuable contribution of the Albanian #diaspora in Ireland, which continues to serve as an important bridge between our economies and societies. In this context, I informed Minister McEntee of the Albanian Government’s decision to open an #Embassy in Dublin in the near future, a significant step that will further deepen our bilateral partnership and enhance cooperation between our two countries. I expressed our deep appreciation for Ireland’s steadfast support for EU enlargement and for Albania’s #European accession path, particularly as we look ahead to Ireland’s upcoming #Presidency of the Council of the European Union. I also shared an update on Albania’s steady progress in the accession process, underscoring our strong commitment to maintaining the momentum of reforms as we advance toward the next phase of negotiations, the closing of chapters. On regional and global developments, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to the stability, security, and prosperity of Europe, including the #WesternBalkans as an integral part of its future. Go raibh maith agat, Éire. #Horzon2023

Phil Hogan, Ireland’s candidate for UN FAO Director-General, visited Athens today for a very productive meeting with his friend, Margaritis Schinas, Minister of Rural Development and Food of the Hellenic Republic. 🇮🇪🇬🇷

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Officials from my Department, including staff at our Embassy in Athens, have been engaging with the relevant authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance to any Irish citizens arriving in Greece as a result of these developments.

I condemn the seizure of vessels participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off the coast of Greece.

This morning, we welcome over 250 members of our Diaspora and Emigrant Support Programme Partners to Croke Park for the 4th Global Irish Civic Forum to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the Irish abroad #GlobalIreland Learn more ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora…

Today, the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, welcomed H.E. Mr. Niko Peleshi, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Albania, & H.E. Dr. Uran Ferizi, Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the United Kingdom & Ireland, accompanied by a parliamentary delegation.

In Athens 🇬🇷 today for meetings ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency. 🇪🇺🇮🇪 Valuable visit to the Hellenic Parliament to discuss shared priorities, and the important work of the Greece-Ireland Parliamentary Group. Fascinating tour of the famous Acropolis site.

🌐⚠️Trafficking in human beings is increasingly enabled through digital technologies, from social media recruitment to online exploitation.🤝🛡️To address this, @OSCEinAlbania trained prosecutors, police & social workers strengthen investigative capacities. Supported by 🇬🇧🇳🇴🇮🇹🇮🇪.

On this day 28 years ago, the Good Friday Agreement was signed. This remarkable document – made possible by political leadership, vision, and compromise – helped end a cycle of violence that had continued for 30 years on the island of Ireland. Learn more: lnkd.in/eGX5Nkyh

⚠️Activation 1⃣1⃣2⃣ 🆘 Due to severe weather conditions expected in #Attica Region, limit your movements to the absolutely necessary from afternoon until midnight. ‼️Follow the instructions of the Authorities ℹ️ bit.ly/3KCC2LD @pyrosvestiki @hellenicpolice

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🍀Wishing a joyful #StPatricksDay to the people of Ireland! 🇮🇪 Today we celebrate together with a true ally whose unwavering solidarity and tangible support continue to protect refugees in 🇬🇷 and around the world. Thank you for standing #WithRefugees. @IrlEmbAthens | @dfatirl

Teachtaireacht idirnáisiúnta do Lá Fhéile Pádraig ón Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD. ☘️

At a time of global turmoil and great challenge, we look for signs of hope in the everyday. To Irish people and friends of Ireland everywhere, we wish you a very happy St Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh.

On #InternationalWomensDay, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade @HMcEntee highlights Ireland's commitment to championing women's rights and gender equality, at home and around the world 🇮🇪 #IWD2026

Irish women are shaping the world 🇮🇪 🌎 From laboratories to boardrooms, studios to public life, their influence is felt across Ireland, and around the globe. Explore their stories this #InternationalWomensDay: ireland.ie/iwd

Ongoing Security Situation in the Gulf and Middle East 📢 Find the links below for our: Travel Advice: ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-t… Consular Assistance Charter: ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-t… Citizen Registration: ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-t…

We were honoured to support the visit of this delegation of Albanian officials to Dublin for meetings with counterparts 🇮🇪🇦🇱

🚨 Ongoing Security Situation in the Gulf and Middle East 🚨 Check out our official travel advice 👇 and on Ireland.ie/travelwise