John Forde

Formerly @DefenceForces, now Deputy Head of Mission @IrelandEmbUAE #AbuDhabi

Ní neart go cur le chéile | We are better together

🇮🇪 🌍 🇺🇳 🇮🇪

[John Forde @john_forde1]

For over 65 years, #Irish peacekeepers have donned the UN's blue beret, bringing peace and security to conflict zones around the world. Thanks to @TheNationalNews for offering me the opportunity to reflect on their dedication and sacrifice 🇮🇪 🌎 🇮🇪

https://t.co/d4ZNBZSbts

[John Forde @john_forde1]

Delighted to discuss the transformative impact that 🇪🇺 membership has had on 🇮🇪 over the past 50 years with @ahmshoukry and these brilliant young @AGDAUAE diplomats. Best of luck with your exams! #EU50 #Peace #Prosperity #Partnership

[Irish Embassy UAE @IrelandEmbUAE]

We were honoured today to discuss the impact that 50 years in the EU has had on Ireland with the UAE’s future diplomats @AGDAUAE Thanks for the lively discussions! As they faced into their final exam, it’s clear that the future of the UAE’s foreign policy is in good hands 🇮🇪🤝🇦🇪

[John Forde @john_forde1]

Thank you for joining us Richard! Your insights were razor sharp, as always.

[Richard FitzGerald | ريتشارد فيتزجيرالد @fitzyrichard]

It was great to be part of a lunch meeting yesterday in Dubai with an Irish delegation on route to Osaka for a trip to plan the expo their in EXPO 2025.

It was great to hear the views of Terry Kane Gerald Lawless Clom Mcloughlin, Sinead El Siba

[John Forde @john_forde1]

@RACO_DF @GmailAileen @defenceforces @1Bde_Official @DF_COS @DFPRB @DF_ACOS @MichealMartinTD @BrendanRMcG @BerryCathal Wishing you the best of luck with the next chapter, Aileen. It was a pleasure to serve with you on the Golan and in Jerusalem. Congratulations on 21 years of outstanding service.

[John Forde @john_forde1]

This day will live long in the memory! My daughters played in their first tournament and I was lucky enough to present them and the other children with their medals. Thanks @GAAMiddleEast and the coaches from across the region for your hard work and dedication.

[Irish Embassy UAE @IrelandEmbUAE]

Comhghairdeas @GAAmiddleEast for organising the 1st juvenile tournament in the region! It was incredible to see over 200 children playing with such skill & determination. You were fantastic! Huge credit to the coaches for their passionate commitment to promoting our Gaelic Games.

[Irish Embassy UAE @IrelandEmbUAE]

Our Deputy Head of Mission, John Forde, was delighted to address the @DubaiIBN members at this morning's business breakfast. The level of ambition in our community is inspiring. Comhghairdeas to the network's new committee for organising a fantastic event 🇮🇪

[Irish Embassy UAE @IrelandEmbUAE]

The Ambassador of Ireland to the UAE, @IEAmbUAE Alison Milton, invites candidates to apply for an exciting position as Office Manager in our Embassy.

If you feel this position is for you, please click the link below for more information:
https://t.co/fQEsiv8AOZ

[John Forde @john_forde1]

Congrats to @DubaiIBN on a great day & thanks to @KrisFade @EoinMcGee & Niall Quinn for generously sharing some difficult lessons they’ve learned in life & business. For me, a key takeaway was that life is a series of sliding doors & you have to grab chances when they come along!

[John Forde @john_forde1]

What a wonderful day - thank you to all at @ADNaFianna Óg for the fantastic welcome. The music, magic, food (those roasties!), dancing and facepainting were a real treat. The entire Forde family are really looking forward to the season ahead!

[Ambassador of Ireland @IEAmbUAE]

Great afternoon today with @ADNaFianna, with Na Fianna Óg. Lovely for @john_forde1 and I to have our own kids partake in this vibrant and welcoming organisation.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh agus maith thú. 👏 👏 ☘️ 🇮🇪 🇦🇪

[Irish Embassy UAE @IrelandEmbUAE]

We are delighted to announce that Ambassador-designate, Alison Milton @IEAmbUAE, had the honour of presenting a copy of her credentials to H.E. Abdullah Al Bulooki today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Thank you for the warm welcome 🇮🇪 🤝 🇦🇪

[Irish Embassy UAE @IrelandEmbUAE]

We would like to welcome the new Ambassador of Ireland to UAE and non-resident Ambassador to Qatar and Kuwait, Alison Milton @IEAmbUAE نرحب ونقدم لكم أليسون ميلتون . سفيره ايرلندا الجديده لدوله الامارات العربيه المتحده,والسفيره الغير مقيمه لقطر والكويت

[Ambassador of Ireland @IEAmbUAE]

Great to meet with our colleagues from @EI_MENA, Conor Fahy and Stephen Twomey. Looking forward to working together on economic diplomacy and continuing to strengthen the commercial links between 🇮🇪 and 🇦🇪 and the broader MENA region. #TeamIreland #GlobalIreland

[John Forde @john_forde1]

2x tickets for @gavinjames sell out gig tonight @SpiritStore free to a good home! It's going to be a cracker! Please get in touch if you'd like them #ticketfairy #dundalk

[Ireland at UN in Geneva @IrelandUNGeneva]

🇮🇪 thanks all delegations for their work this week on a Political Declaration on the humanitarian harm arising from the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas #EWIPA

Huge progress made and momentum building for a strong declaration to strengthen the protection of civilians

[Disarmament IRELAND @DisarmamentIRL]

Civilians increasingly bear the brunt of modern conflicts. Addressing the devastating harm to civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas is a priority for 🇮🇪. We welcome states, international organisations and civil society to consultations in Geneva this week #EWIPA

[Ireland at UN in Geneva @IrelandUNGeneva]

Ireland 🇮🇪 is pleased to host negotiations towards a Political Declaration to address the humanitarian harm arising from the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas #EWIPA

Follow proceedings live on 6, 7, 8 April via https://t.co/v547P0Q5ij & https://t.co/Lw4aiQouy6
@dfatirl

[ICRC @ICRC]

📢 The rules of war 📢

1. Civilians cannot be targeted.

2. Civilians cannot be used as human shields.

3. Civilians must have safe passage to flee.

4. Humanitarian organizations must have access to deliver aid to civilians.

[Ireland at UN in Geneva @IrelandUNGeneva]

Following the discussions on Lethal Autonomous Weapons #LAWS at the UN this week, Ireland 🇮🇪 together with 🇦🇹 🇦🇷 🇧🇪 🇨🇱 🇨🇷 🇪🇨 🇬🇹 🇰🇿 🇱🇮 🇱🇺 🇲🇹 🇲🇽 🇳🇿 🇳🇬 🇵🇦 🇵🇪 🇵🇭 🇸🇱 🇱🇰 🇵🇸 🇨🇭 🇺🇾 tabled a joint submission on the urgent need to agree rules and limits on autonomous weapons #CCWUN

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[John Forde @john_forde1]

A lot of fantastic Irish organisations are responding to the devastating humanitarian needs in #Ukraine today.
You can support their appeals here: https://t.co/sc7P83huJ2

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

23 Feb 📅 Launch of 2nd Menu of Indicators to Measure #EWIPA Effects on Civilians, with:

▶ A. von Wittke (@GermanyDiplo)
✍🏽 @AlfredoMalaret (@UNIDIR)
✍🏽 @fjc_batault (@ICRC)
🔊 @john_forde1 (@dfatirl @DisarmamentIRL)
🔊 D. Gassauer (@UNOCHA)
🔊 @lauraboillot (@explosiveweapon)