Written answers
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Department of Foreign Affairs
Diplomatic Relations
8:00 pm
Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic ties Ireland has with Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10344/08]
Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context
Ireland established diplomatic relations with Chad in 2000 through our respective missions to the UN in New York. The Government decided in December 2007 to request the Government of Chad to accept the accreditation of a non-resident Ambassador, based in Abuja, to facilitate communications and foster relations between Ireland and Chad, in the context of Ireland's lead role and participation in the UN-mandated EUFOR mission currently under deployment in eastern Chad and north-eastern Central African Republic. I would also recall that I visited Chad last November, when I met with key Government and opposition figures. I also had the opportunity to visit the refugee camps in Eastern Chad where EUFOR will facilitate the provision of humanitarian relief.
No comments