Ireland joins the African Development Bank
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The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney TD, and Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD have today (Tuesday) welcomed Ireland joining the African Development Bank Group. This follows the President of the African Development Bank, Mr. Akinwumi Adesina’s formal declaration of Ireland’s membership of the African Development Bank (AfDB ) and Fund (AfDF).
Minister Donohoe stated:
“I am very pleased that Ireland has become a member of the African Development Bank Group. This is an important addition to the ever-deepening ties that continue to inform Ireland’s relationship to Africa and its people.
The African Development Bank and the African Development Fund play an important role in fostering sustainable and inclusive social and economic growth and prosperity, helping the African continent to realise it’s potential to be the continent of promise and opportunity. I see our membership of the Bank and Fund as an investment in this potential. Ireland’s partnership with these important regional multilateral institutions will both advance our shared development priorities and will open future opportunities for Irish businesses in the region.
Of late we have been reminded of the importance of international cooperation and collaboration in facing both historical and evolving challenges. Ireland’s membership of the Bank and Fund bolsters our continued commitment to multilaterism.”
The Tánaiste stated:
“This marks an important deepening of Ireland’s long standing partnership with Africa. I know that membership of the Bank will further strengthen the role Ireland plays in sustainable and inclusive development on the continent. Ireland’s membership also comes as the African Development Bank provides crucial support to countries’ COVID-19 response.
Ireland’s African Development Bank membership is also an important expression of our commitment to, and investment in, the multilateral system and of our contribution to peace, security and sustainable development in Africa. This partnership will help us reach the furthest behind first.”
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank stated:
“Ireland’s joining the African Development Bank is a mark of great confidence in the Bank. I am delighted to welcome Ireland as the 81st member of the African Development Bank. Ireland’s membership and shareholder support will further boost the African Development Bank’s mission to accelerate Africa’s economic development,”
Ireland has become the 81st country to become a member of the Bank, which is headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
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About the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group
Ireland’s membership Bank and Fund