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Ireland Takes Its Seat At UN Security Council Today

Ireland is taking up its seat at the United Nations Security Council from today.

Last June the country secured one of two available seats in a vote, beating off competition from Canada.

Ireland will also serve as Presidency of the Council in September of this year.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney says this is an opportunity to make a contribution to international peace and security. 

 

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