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Visit of External Affairs Minister to Ireland (March 06-07, 2025)

Posted on: March 07, 2025 | Back | Print

At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence (FM), H.E. Mr. Simon Harris, External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Ireland from 06-07 March 2025.

2. During the visit, EAM called on H.E. Michael D Higgins, President of Ireland, and held discussions on the growing bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional & global developments.

3. EAM held delegation level talks with his Irish counterpart DPM and FM Simon Harris and reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation and key global and regional matters of mutual interest. The Ministers expressed satisfaction over the progress in diverse sectors including in trade & economy, education, mobility, culture, tourism and people to people exchanges. They also discussed expanding collaboration in the Higher Education sector, and exploring avenues for creating further opportunities for businesses and professionals from both countries in new and emerging sectors including in cyber security, AI, Fin-tech, and semiconductors.

4. Irish DPM and FM presented to EAM a copy of the Irish Government’s Action Plan aimed at enhancing Ireland’s engagement with India. An MoU on diplomatic exchanges was signed during the visit, aimed at deepening institutional cooperation and experience sharing on training programmes for diplomats. Further, recognizing the importance of growing bilateral trade and economic ties, the two sides agreed to set up an India-Ireland Joint Economic Commission.

5. At an event organized at the University College of Dublin, EAM spoke on India’s view of the World and interacted with prominent academicians and scholars and discussed perspectives on global affairs.

6. During the visit, EAM paid floral tributes to the Statue of Rabindranath Tagore in St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin. He also interacted with the Indian community members in Ireland, appreciating their rich contributions to the Irish society.

7. EAM’s visit, taking place within the first two months of the new government in Ireland, underscores the priority both sides attach on further strengthening bilateral ties and the commitment for sustained engagements.

Dublin
March 07, 2025