Forum: Ireland embassy’s event a good example of elegant diplomacy
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I was honoured to attend the Embassy of Ireland’s St Patrick’s Day reception recently.
Ambassador Sarah McGrath hosted the event, and Senior Minister of State Sim Ann represented Singapore.
It was a masterclass in elegant and articulate diplomacy, structured around a framework of formality and cordiality that would have been recognised by early emissaries who travelled to represent their states.
As a mother of three young adults navigating a world where courtesy and civility sometimes seem less valued, I felt privileged to listen to intelligent, articulate and engaging speakers with clear messages.
Two representatives of small but impactful nations with a clear vision and understanding of the state of our world today who spoke about common values with hope for the future built upon a shared past and a present focused on engaging in business, travel and academia, which require the foundation built upon the careful work of diplomacy.
There are larger nations that could learn much from a small green dot and an even smaller red dot.
Happy belated St Patrick’s Day to Ireland, and Majulah Singapura SG60.
Suditi Stanley
