International relations of Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Executive, the devolved government of Northern Ireland, maintains relations with other governments and organisations overseas for social and economic purposes. Responsibility for external relations lies with the Executive Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.[1]

Representation in intergovernmental organisations

Northern Ireland is represented within the following intergovernmental organisations:

Within the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland is represented on the following bodies:

Missions

Representative offices of the Northern Ireland Executive

See also: De facto embassy

The Northern Ireland Executive maintains representative offices in Brussels, Beijing and Washington, D.C.[2]

International Consular missions in Northern Ireland

Main article: List of diplomatic missions in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Hosts the following consular missions:

In Belfast

In Comber

International sport

Main article: List of national sports teams of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is a member of the following international sports federations:

Additionally, at some international sports events, athletes from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland participate as part of a unified team representing the Island of Ireland.

See also

References

  1. ^ https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/international-relations-team
  2. ^ "Promoting Northern Ireland". 29 May 2015. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Diplomatic List" (PDF). Consular Corps of Northern Ireland. November 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
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