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Irish Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Post
Historic moment as Tánaiste welcomes Brazilian Foreign Minister to Ireland
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has held an historic meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Dublin. Mr Vieira's trip celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations and marked the first official visit of a Brazilian foreign minister to Ireland. Tánaiste Simon Harris has held an historic meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Dublin (Pic: 'I was delighted to welcome Minister Vieira to Ireland, especially as we celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, a milestone highlighting the depth of our relationship,' Mr Harris said. The pair discussed bilateral relations, relations between the European Union and the Latin America and Caribbean region, and wider global challenges, a spokesperson for Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs explained. 'I expressed Ireland's support for Brazil's upcoming presidency of COP30 and welcomed its leadership in global climate effort,' Mr Harris said. 'Ireland will contribute €15 million to the Brazilian government's Amazon Fund starting in 2025,' he added. 'I also recognised the valuable contribution of the Brazilian community to Irish society.' While in Ireland, Minister Vieira will pay a courtesy call on President Higgins in Áras an Uachtaráin and also meet with the Brazil-Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group in Leinster House.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ireland donates $16 million to Brazil's Amazon Fund
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Ireland announced on Wednesday a donation of 15 million euros ($16.3 million) to Brazil's Amazon Fund, the Brazilian government said. The donation to the fund, which aims to stop deforestation and preserve the world's largest tropical rainforest, will be made over the next three years, Brazil's Environment Ministry said in a statement. The donation is Ireland's first to the fund, raising the list of donors to eight countries, the statement added. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Amazon fund, which is managed by Brazil's development bank, supports the prevention, monitoring and combat of Amazon deforestation and fosters sustainable development. It has funded 123 projects with a total investment of 3.1 billion reais ($534.6 million), the ministry said. Norway, Germany, United States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Switzerland and Japan have also donated to the fund. The announcement of Ireland's donation was made in a meeting in Sao Paulo between Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva and Ireland's Transportation Minister Sean Canney, according to the statement ($1 = 0.9185 euros) ($1 = 5.7989 reais)
Reuters
12-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Ireland donates $16 million to Brazil's Amazon Fund
SAO PAULO, March 12 (Reuters) - Ireland announced on Wednesday a donation of 15 million euros ($16.3 million) to Brazil's Amazon Fund, the Brazilian government said. The donation to the fund, which aims to stop deforestation and preserve the world's largest tropical rainforest, will be made over the next three years, Brazil's Environment Ministry said in a statement. The donation is Ireland's first to the fund, raising the list of donors to eight countries, the statement added. The Amazon fund, which is managed by Brazil's development bank, supports the prevention, monitoring and combat of Amazon deforestation and fosters sustainable development. It has funded 123 projects with a total investment of 3.1 billion reais ($534.6 million), the ministry said. Norway, Germany, United States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Switzerland and Japan have also donated to the fund. The announcement of Ireland's donation was made in a meeting in Sao Paulo between Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva and Ireland's Transportation Minister Sean Canney, according to the statement ($1 = 0.9185 euros) ($1 = 5.7989 reais)
