A CONVERSATION ON INDIA-IRELAND RELATIONS WITH JOE HACKETT, SECRETARY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, IRELAND
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist|January 2024
The Observer Research Foundation (ORF) recently hosted a conversation with Joe Hackett, Secretary General, Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland.
A CONVERSATION ON INDIA-IRELAND RELATIONS WITH JOE HACKETT, SECRETARY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, IRELAND

The discussion, expertly moderated by Harsh Pant, Professor of International Relations at King's India Institute, King's College London, and Vice President of Studies and Foreign Policy at ORF, shed light on the rich diplomatic history between India and Ireland. H.E. Mr. Kevin Kelly, Ambassador of Ireland to India, played an important role by providing insights into the 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

During the event, the Hindi version of Ireland's Asia Pacific strategy document was released. Ireland is dedicated to fostering mutually advantageous political and economic ties in the Asia-Pacific region. The commitment extends to promoting its values and engaging in respectful partnerships to implement sustainable solutions for the substantial global challenges at hand.

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Russia's Growing Engagement in Southeast Asia

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Neighbourhood First Redefining India-Sri Lanka Relations

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India's Multilateral Diplomacy Key Engagements at the UN, G20, and BRICS in 2024
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