Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting welcomed Luca Fratini, Consul General of Italy for Scotland and Northern Ireland, to Stormont Castle on his first visit since taking up his appointment in July.
The Junior Ministers congratulated Mr Fratini on his appointment and discussed opportunities for closer cooperation across business, culture and education.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have met with Kiran Khatri, the first Consul General of India in Belfast. The First Minister and deputy First Minister congratulated her on her appointment and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest including opportunities to further strengthen links between NI and India.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have met with the Ukraine Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, at Stormont Castle.
They discussed the situation in Ukraine and support for Ukrainian refugees here.
Junior Minister Joanne Bunting and Junior Minister Aisling Reilly were delighted to attend a reception to celebrate Poland’s National Day – marking the 235th anniversary of the Constitution of 3rd May 1791.
The Junior Ministers, who were welcomed by Consul General of the Republic of Poland, Mr Grzegorz Sala, acknowledged the strong relationship with the Polish community and their contribution to life here.
The First Minister and deputy First Minister today met with @USEnvoyNI Joe Kennedy III to thank him for his contribution to furthering our economic links with the U.S.
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Junior Minister Aisling Reilly welcomed a delegation from the American Council of Young Political Leaders to Parliament Buildings. The delegates, who are on a week-long exchange visit, were keen to discuss the work of the Executive and the political situation here.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Junior Minister Aisling Reilly welcomed a delegation from the California Legislative Women’s Caucus to Stormont Castle today. They discussed a range of issues including the Executive’s Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls.
Junior Minister Aisling Reilly and Junior Minister Pam Cameron today met with Timor-Leste Ambassador João Paulo da Costa Rangel at Stormont Castle. They discussed a range of issues, including plans for the establishment of a Consulate General of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Belfast.
The First Minister and deputy First Minister met with the Japanese Ambassador Hayashi Hajime today. The Ministers said they recognised the importance of their relationship with Japan and how there are many opportunities to build on areas of mutual benefit.
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Junior Ministers Pam Cameron and Aisling Reilly met with senior representatives from @BritishCouncil at Stormont Castle today. They highlighted the valuable work of @BCouncil_NI across the education & culture sectors, working with schools, businesses, colleges & artists.
Junior Ministers Pam Cameron and Aisling Reilly held a constructive meeting with deputy Ambassadors for Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Iceland, and Denmark.
The Ministers highlighted the importance of the European markets as trade partners and discussed how best to capitalise on the opportunities the region has to offer.
The First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron met with Madame Zhang, Chinese Consul General, at Stormont Castle today.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today met with @GermanAmbUK Miguel Berger at Stormont Castle. They discussed a range of issues, including furthering relations going forward.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met with U.S. Special Envoy to NI for Economic Affairs Joe Kennedy today. Read more ⬇️
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Junior Ministers Pam Cameron and Aisling Reilly attended the Consular Association of Northern Ireland (CA-NI) diplomatic dinner co-hosted by CA-NI and @cooperationirl.
The Ministers highlighted the important role Consul Generals and Honorary Consuls play in building relationships between NI and the countries they represent.
The First and deputy First Minister spoke at a Global Irish Studies event at @Georgetown University today, during which they highlighted the importance of partnership working to deal with a number of issues including ending violence against women and girls.
The First Minister & deputy First Minister attended St Patrick's Day receptions at both the Irish and British embassies meeting Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason and British Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce.