Ambassador's visit to New Ross strengthens Moroccan ties
Mr Courtney said 'it was indeed an honour' to introduce the Ambassador to the history of New Ross, while he also shared with them the historic connections of the port with Mediterranean mariners.
'The walled city of Essaouira indeed has a lot in common with the medieval Norman walled town of New Ross,' he added.
A spokesperson for the Ambassador said the tour, which included several historic sites such as the Dunbrody Famine Ship and The Ros Tapestry in its new home on the Quay, highlighted 'the rich cultural heritage of the region.'
'Fruitful discussions took place on ways to further strengthen the relationship between the Kingdom of Morocco and Ireland. A particular focus was placed on exploring avenues for deeper cooperation between the towns of New Ross and Essaouira, with the aim of building a new bridge of friendship and collaboration for the benefit of their respective communities,' they added.
Meanwhile, Deputy Murphy shared on her social media that Mr Courtney's guided tour was 'superb' and exchanges were both 'insightful and inspiring throughout the visit.' She extended her gratitude to Mr Hore and Mr Connick for facilitating the visit, which is intended to create 'cooperation and friendship… strengthening cultural and economic ties for years to come.'
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