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flag UK-Ireland ties strengthen post-Brexit under new ambassador, focusing on energy, security, and cultural exchange.

flag British Ambassador Kara Owen, who began her role in September 2025, highlighted strengthened UK-Ireland cooperation on energy, infrastructure, and security amid improved post-Brexit relations. flag She cited the 2024 Liverpool summit between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin as a foundation for joint efforts toward 2030, emphasizing collaboration on offshore and onshore wind energy, infrastructure delivery, and maritime security. flag Owen noted growing interest from Irish universities, businesses, and cultural groups in UK partnerships and praised Ireland’s commitment to increasing defense spending and enhancing national security, including cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection. flag She also shared her personal journey learning Irish, describing a meaningful conversation with President Catherine Connolly conducted entirely in the language as deeply enriching.

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