President receives Ireland Ambassador-designate Ó Caollaí
REPUBLIC OF NAURU
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Monday, 21 June, 2021
President receives Ireland
Ambassador-designate Ó Caollaí
His Excellency President Lionel
Aingimea received the Ambassador-designate of Ireland to Nauru at
the virtual presentation of credentials, 21 June.
Ambassador Breandán Ó Caollaí
presented his letter or Credence from the President of Ireland,
Michael D Higgins and underscores the "strong feelings of
solidarity" with the Nauruan people.
"We both appreciate the grave
challenges that a changing climate and warming temperatures present
to the welfare of our peoples," Ambassador Ó Caollaí said.
The Ambassador first visited Nauru
in 2019 which offered a firsthand insight to the challenges and
impacts of climate change to ocean states like Nauru.
"I believe that both our peoples
have a profound commitment to the United Nations where we work
together to advance the fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and
the respect for human rights"
Ambassador Ó Caollaí says Ireland's
recent membership on the UN Security Council will ensure that the
voice of the Small Island Developing States of the South Pacific
and Nauru is heard and amplified as well as channel support for
COVID-19 vaccination efforts through the COVAX facility.
In response, President Aingimea
congratulates the Ambassador and looks forward to working with
Ireland in addressing and advancing the climate action agenda.
"I am indeed pleased to register
Ireland's support and advocacy for small island states' development
issues within the United Nations Security Council as a newly
elected member.
"Rest assured that my government
will render assistance and goodwill to you during your tenure as
Ambassador of Ireland to the Republic of Nauru," President Aingimea
said.
Ambassador Ó Caollaí began his
diplomatic service with the Embassy of Ireland based in London from
1991 to 1994; and later appointments as permanent representative,
consulate general and ambassador across Ireland's diplomatic
missions over the years.
The Ambassador serves the position
concurrently with Papua New Guinea.