Ambassador Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland (non- resident) presenting the exequatur appointment document to Terry Leyden, Honorary Consul of Azerbaijan to Ireland in the Embassy of Azerbaijan in London on Friday 31 May 2024.
Former T.D. Minister for Trade and Marketing and Senator Terry Leyden appointed Honorary Consul for the Republic of Azerbaijan
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The Government of Ireland has approved the appointment of Terry Leyden, Former T.D, Minister and Senator as Honorary Consul of Azerbaijan in Dublin with jurisdiction for Ireland. This appointment was made by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, IIham Aliyev in May 2024.
On his appointment as Honorary Consul of Azerbaijan to Ireland, Mr Leyden said: The bonds between Azerbaijan and Ireland are strong. It is an honour to have the opportunity to represent Azerbaijan in Ireland and Mr Leyden noted that during his tenure as Honorary Consul he would spare no efforts to develop friendship, cultural and economic-trade relations between Ireland and Azerbaijan. I will work hard to provide consular services to citizens, to strengthen business and cultural connections and to continue my ongoing work to promote Irish business abroad.
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Exequatur signed by Tanaiste and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Micheal Martin TD, approving appointment of Terry Leyden, Honorary Consul of Azerbaijan in Dublin with Jurisdiction for Ireland
Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan appointing Terry Leyden as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Dublin, Ireland
Deputy Denis Naughten welcoming delegation from Republic of Azerbaijan to Leinster House in September 2023