Residential embassy in China
The Government has begun talks with China on establishing residential diplomatic relations; the Minister said this would not imply endorsement or criticism of China’s actions.
asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is proposed to establish a residential embassy in China and if the establishment of an Irish embassy would be construed as an endorsement by him of recent actions taken by China against Vietnam.
Comment on this
The Government have decided to initiate discussions with the People's Republic of China about the establishment of diplomatic relations on a residential basis. Negotiations are proceeding and I will make an announcement on the outcome of these talks as soon as possible. The establishment of diplomatic relations with any country does not involve endorsement or criticism of any or every action by that country.