Taoiseach puts peace process at heart of pitch to UN for Security Council spot BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Ireland’s premier has said that the country will bring its “practical lessons” in helping end the conflict in Northern Ireland to the United Nations Security Council. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/taoiseach-puts-peace-process-at-heart-of-pitch-to-un-for-security-council-spot-37074458.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37074454.ece/d5a61/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_b0a44e82-d00e-4d9a-b069-cfeccbc5507b_1 Email Ireland’s premier has said that the country will bring its “practical lessons” in helping end the conflict in Northern Ireland to the United Nations Security Council. As Ireland officially launched its campaign for a seat at the top UN table, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said its success in bringing peace to Northern Ireland following its long history of division has given Ireland a … [Read more...] about Taoiseach puts peace process at heart of pitch to UN for Security Council spot
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Ireland aims to be ‘vocal, active and courageous’ on world stage as it seeks United Nations Security Council seat
The Irish leader, Leo Varadkar, has visited New York to launch his country's bid for a UN Security Council (UNSC) seat. Ireland will make the formal application to sit on the decision-making body at an event on Monday evening. The Irish Taoiseach seeks to place Ireland at the heart of UN debate on international peace, security and development. Ireland will compete with Canada and Norway for one of two seats available for the 2021-22 term. Mr Varadkar, Ireland's youngest leader and the son of an Indian immigrant, will lead a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Ireland's participation on UN peacekeeping operations. He will pay tribute to the 88 members of the Irish Defence Forces who have lost their lives while on UN service. On Sunday night UN ambassadors were invited to a U2 concert at Madison Square Garden as part of the Irish push to win the seat. The official launch of Ireland's campaign will take place at … [Read more...] about Ireland aims to be ‘vocal, active and courageous’ on world stage as it seeks United Nations Security Council seat
Irish bid for UN security council seat underway in New York
Ireland’s bid to gain a seat on the United Nations Security Council got off to a rocking start as more than 190 ambassadors were guests of Ireland at U2’s sold-out show at Madison Square Garden in New York last night.The band, at the request of the Government, made available the tickets for the show which is part of the campaign to show off the best of Ireland.The invitation was to coincide with the Government’s official launch of its bid to win a seat on the UN’s Security Council, which is being spearheaded by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Simon Coveney.The Taoiseach and Tánaiste travelled to New York yesterday ahead of an intensive 72-hour programme of events to launch the bid.This evening, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste will officially launch Ireland’s campaign at UN headquarters with a special event celebrating Irish food, music, heritage and culture.Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson and U2 lead singer Bono, two of the most … [Read more...] about Irish bid for UN security council seat underway in New York
Varadkar in New York to lobby for Irish place on UN Security Council
Leo Varadkar has travelled to the United States to launch the Republic’s election campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. The taoiseach is in New York with Irish Foreign Affairs minister Simon Coveney for the bid, which if successful, he says will place Ireland at the heart of UN decision-making on international peace, security and development.U2 front man Bono and former Irish president Mary Robinson are also backing the bid.Last night, UN ambassadors were invited to a U2 concert at Madison Square Garden as part of the Irish push to win the seat.This morning, Mr Varadkar will participate in a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Ireland’s participation on UN peacekeeping operations, and pay tribute to the 88 members of the Defence Forces who lost their lives while on UN service.Later Mr Varadkar and Mr Coveney will officially launch Ireland’s campaign at UN headquarters with a special event celebrating Irish food, music, heritage and … [Read more...] about Varadkar in New York to lobby for Irish place on UN Security Council
Irish leader visits New York to launch bid for UN security council seat
Irish leader visits New York to launch bid for UN security council seat BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Leo Varadkar has travelled to the United States to launch Ireland’s election campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/irish-leader-visits-new-york-to-launch-bid-for-un-security-council-seat-37068653.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/article37068649.ece/d3e0f/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_64a24104-e376-4925-8bbf-36ab2cda0acb_1 Email Leo Varadkar has travelled to the United States to launch Ireland’s election campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. The Taoiseach is in New York with Irish Foreign Affairs minister Simon Coveney for the bid, which if successful, he says will place Ireland at the heart of UN decision-making on international peace, security and development. U2 front man Bono and former Irish president Mary Robinson are also backing … [Read more...] about Irish leader visits New York to launch bid for UN security council seat