Taoiseach and Tánaiste set for Munich Security Conference

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris will attend the Munich Security Conference between February 14 and 16, 2025, in Germany. The senior-level conference gathers over 450 senior decision-makers, such as different heads of state and policy minds, to share perspectives on issues of international security.

Other key speakers at the event this year are U.S. Vice President JD Vance, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Russia-Ukraine war and Middle Eastern issues are forecast to be a major agenda item.

 

Taoiseach Martin will on 15th of February accompany President Zelensky to a global food security event. He was eager to assert Ireland’s neutrality in warfare, affirming that while maintaining neutrality, Ireland is actively involved in negotiation for addressing common security challenges, particularly evolving cyber and hybrid threats.

The conference agenda includes items such as global democracy’s health, climate security, taking forward Europe’s defense industry, driving clean energy technology, and policy in the Middle East by the United States. Notably, Vice President Vance has also complained that European leaders have retreated from democratic values and stifled critical voices, statements that have raised temperatures.

Taoiseach Martin will reaffirm Ireland’s dedication to a robust rules-based world order, solid multilateral institutions, and regard for international law and fundamental human rights. He will speak to global security issues with other leaders, including Russia’s persistent aggression against Ukraine and the Middle East.

 

Tánaiste Harris restated Ireland’s continued support for Ukraine in the run-up to the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, emphasizing that Ukraine must determine the terms, conditions, and timeline of any peace agreement.

The two leaders will also address the issue of Gaza, discussing plans for hostage release and ceasefire deals, and ongoing humanitarian assistance. Taoiseach Martin indicated he would like to explore opportunities for a final peace deal on a two-state basis.

One of the recurring themes at this year’s conference is “multipolarization,” which reflects the ongoing shift of global power to more and more powerful state actors. The conference will conclude with sessions on Europe’s role in the world.

 

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