What was on the menu at the Taoiseach's dinner for world leaders in Dublin?
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin hosted a dinner for 50 world leaders at the National Gallery of Ireland, featuring a menu centered on sustainable Cork produce. The event was held during the European Political Community summit in Dublin.
Why it matters
The event highlights the use of culinary diplomacy and regional branding during high-level international political summits.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney during the family photo at the European Political Community (EPC) summit at the Convention Centre Dublin. Picture: Brian Lawless/Press Association
Cork produce was firmly on the menu when 50 world and European leaders sat down to dinner at the National Gallery of Ireland on Thursday night, with chef Mark Moriarty deliberately putting the Rebel County centre stage.
Some 50 world leaders gathered at Dublin's Convention Centre for the summit, with Micheál Martin saying they had reaffirmed their "unwavering support" for the people of Ukraine .
However, the message from the meeting was clear: any future talks must include European voices.
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