President hosts New Year’s Reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps

Tue 31st Jan, 2017 | 11:00
location: Áras an Uachtaráin
President hosts New Year’s Reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps

On Tuesday 31 January President Michael D. Higgins hosted a New Years' Greetings Ceremony for members of the Diplomatic Corps at Áras an Uachtaráin.

In his speech, the President spoke of the rapid and fundamental changes to the international system and the importance of safeguarding and defending the mechanisms for collective action to address global challenges.

The text of the speech as delivered is available below.