Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE

Official Twitter account of the Irish Permanent Mission to the @OSCE - Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

[Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD]

It is with great sadness that I have learned of the tragic train accident in Spain this morning.

Ireland’s thoughts and prayers are with the Spanish people during this difficult time, particularly the victims and their families.

[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya @Tsihanouskaya]

Thank you, Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD, for welcoming me today and for standing with Belarusians as a true friend on our road to freedom.

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

Our colleagues Jack from @IrelandOSCE and Olivia from @IrlEmbVienna dropped by the @MFA_Austria open day yesterday and had the chance to meet Foreign Minister @BMeinl.

Thank you to our host country for the warm welcome and for opening the doors to all 🇦🇹🇮🇪

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

I look forward to welcoming @Tsihanouskaya, Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and leader of the country’s democratic movement, back to Ireland later today.

Ireland’s support for a future democratic Belarus remains steadfast.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

I welcome today’s Council decisions to mobilise €4.9bn for Ukraine through the European Peace Facility.

This will reimburse aid and strengthen EU training and capacity building efforts.

Our resolve is as strong as ever 🇪🇺🇺🇦

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

Under the Irish EU Presidency, the @EUCouncil has adopted decisions mobilising funds for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility.

Today’s decisions brings the overall EPF support for Ukraine to €10.8 billion.

This is in Ukraine’s interests, and in Europe’s interests.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Human rights and democracy continue to be eroded in Russia.

Today at #3C, Ireland condemned 🇷🇺 systematic violation of human rights and curtailment of civil liberties.

Systematic oppression - of opposition parties, human rights defenders, journalists, cultural figures, LGBTIQ+ persons and ethnic minorities - violates human rights and stifles freedom of opinion and expression.

🔗 https://t.co/kAImogsT4x

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Russia continues to violate human rights in its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, including arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, sexual violence and repression.

The 🇺🇳 has documented over 1,000 cases of sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine.

Today at the Third Committee, 🇮🇪 called on Russia to immediately cease its widespread violation of human rights in Ukraine, halt its war of aggression and abide by international obligations.

Ireland stands with Ukraine.

🔗 https://t.co/WThskZT0Kn

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

This week @OSCE🇮🇪

💠Welcomed @QatarEmb_Vienna as partner🇶🇦

💠Hosted @usosce & key partners with EUDEL

💠With 🇪🇺 demanded 🇷🇺 cease strikes on civilian targets

💠Heard from young experts on security🪖

💠Received @osce_cthb at PC

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

At the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit in Montenegro, I underlined the determination of the Irish EU Presidency to maintain the positive momentum on EU enlargement delivered to date.

For more info, see ➡️ https://t.co/dR7IYGXJVl

[Switzerland OSCE @SwitzerlandOSCE]

We look forward to welcoming Qatar to our table in Vienna and to the OSCE Ministerial Council in Lugano. This consensus decision to welcome a new Partner for Co-operation strengthens the Organization and testifies to the relevance of cooperative security. #OSCE26CH

[Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu @OSCESecGen]

I welcome Qatar as the OSCE’s newest Partner for Co-operation. Its experience in mediation is particularly valuable in today’s volatile security environment. Looking forward to more inclusive dialogue on shared challenges. Read more: https://t.co/YmYCFsyCrG

[EU at OSCE 🇪🇺 @EUOSCE]

🇪🇺🇺🇦 We were honoured to welcome @VitrenkoYuri to the EU Delegation yesterday for a valuable exchange with the EU Heads of Mission to the OSCE. The EU stands with Ukraine, and our support remains unwavering. #StandWithUkraine

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

A pleasure to sponsor a screening of ‘Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs’ at the 2026 Dialogue Academy for Young Women & discussion with @KateFearonOSCE & @IrlEmbLjubljana

We have seen the transformative power of women’s leadership in peace building and are proud to support this project

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

Delighted to host key @OSCE partners today together with @EUOSCE colleagues as part of @Ireland2026eu Presidency 🇪🇺🤝🇮🇪

Really useful discussion on shared priorities and opportunities for deeper cooperation.

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

This week @OSCE🇮🇪

💠FSC statement on the implementation & strengthening of the code of conduct🪖

💠Participated in #WHDC week 2🕊️

💠With 🇪🇺 colleagues, condemned 🇷🇺 attacks on energy & shipping

💠Marked the World Day against Death Penalty

💠Received @OSCEKosovo_HoM at the PC

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

Find out more here👇

https://t.co/3JIIe9jAT8

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

🇮🇪 is honoured to have co-organised this important panel discussion on the discrimination faced by Roma & Sinti women in collaboration with @osce_odihr.

In opening remarks, our Deputy Human Rights Director Cathal McMorrow reiterated Ireland’s support for Roma & Sinti women.

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

That's a wrap on #WHDC 2026! Team 🇮🇪 had a packed week 2 of meetings & events

💠🇮🇪 Co-sponsored panel & meetings w/Roma & Sinti Activists

💠Weimar Triangle reception w/🇧🇾 Activists

💠Meeting w/@zminaUkraine on drone threats in 🇺🇦

💠Women's Power Breakfast w/@osce_odihr

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

Team 🇮🇪 at #WHDC Week 2 attended an important side event on the dangers posed by 🇷🇺 drones to 🇺🇦 journalists working on the frontline

The team was also delighted to meet with the @zminaUkraine team afterwords to discuss what participating States can do to help