Introduction

The demographics of Northern Ireland have been ever changing, increasing multiculturalism and diversity, parallel to social and economic regeneration, following the Belfast Agreement (1998), St. Andrew’s Agreement (2006) and the return of Devolved Government on May 08, 2007.



To effectively deal with these changes, International, European and Good Relations, and the development of an all inclusive society, the Consular Corps/Association of Northern Ireland (CA-NI) was established.

CA-NI serves officials of Diplomatic, Consular or International Organisation rank (Career or Honorary), appointed to Northern Ireland (or a jurisdiction which includes Northern Ireland), and accredited to Northern Ireland by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Officials are appointed to further the interests of the country or organisation they represent through commercial, educational, academic, sport and cultural activities. They also endeavour to assist and protect the interests of their Nationals.

All activity is conducted within the framework of either:

• Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR)
• Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR)
• Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or between International Organizations / International Organisations Act.

Objectives

The objectives of CA-NI are to deal with matters affecting the Diplomatic, Consular and International Organisations of the network in Northern Ireland; to provide means and opportunities for the mutual acquaintance, friendship and social intercourse between all members; and to enable them (inter alias) to provide a platform for effective communication with each other and the host administration.

The Consular Corps/Association reflects a very broad range of experience and expertise to specifically benefit the communities of Northern Ireland. Its Members are a vital resource that can be used effectively in the advancement of economic, social and cultural development, both at the local, regional and international levels.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) official list for Northern Ireland, indicates 39 foreign countries being represented and 1 International Organisation.

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Diplomatic List

Consular Corps/Association of Northern Ireland (CA-NI) serves Diplomatic, Consular and International Organisation officials (Career and Honorary), accredited by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), based in Northern Ireland.

Officials are either members of a country's diplomatic foreign civil service or local residents appointed by their foreign government. They are appointed to further the interests of the country or organisation they represent through commercial, educational, academic, sport and cultural activities. They provide formal representation and endeavour to assist and protect the interests of their Nationals.

CA-NI EXECUTIVE

• President: Vacant due to death (December 09, 2018) of Her Grace The Duchess of Abercorn Alexandra Anastasia Hamilton OBE Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Northern Ireland
• Vice President: Mdm Regine McCullough - Honorary Consul of France in Northern Ireland
• Secretariat: Dr Christopher Stange - Consul General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in Northern Ireland
• Treasurer: Mr Nick Lestas - Honorary Consul of Cyprus in Northern Ireland.