This week I am leading a 5-day, 3-city trade and investment mission to China and Korea, with 41 Irish companies participating on the trade mission. The 5-day mission to Beijing, Shanghai and Seoul comprises a total of over 40 meetings and events, including: ·16 meetings/events aimed at supporting increased exports by Irish companies to Asia, by facilitating contacts and enhanced relationships with Asian companies and public bodies, organised by Enterprise Ireland ·13 meetings with Chinese and Korean companies considering investing in Ireland, organised by IDA Ireland ·6 meetings with Government Ministers and Agencies, as part of a strategy to build relations with the Chinese and Korean Governments on economic issues ·Key note speeches at two high-level China Ireland Technology Summits in Beijing and Shanghai organised by Enterprise Ireland/IDA Ireland with Atlantic Bridge and West Summit Capital ·3 meetings with Chinese and Korean media, as part of the plan to communicate the story of Ireland’s recovery around the world This is my 21st trade/investment mission since taking office 40 months ago. This Government has doubled the number of trade missions since taking office, as part of its strategy to support increased exports and jobs. Key growth markets in Asia are particular targets, and since the Taoiseach and I travelled to China in 2012 on a high-level official visit, the Government has stepped up our efforts to improve our performance in exports to this region. This has started to show results, with for example a 23% increase in Irish companies’ exports to China in 2013. On the FDI side, China and Korea are home to some of the biggest companies in the world, many of whom are interested in Ireland as a gateway to Europe. Given the opportunity that exists in these massive markets, I am determined to build on this progress, further increase our exports and support the jobs in Ireland that we need. The programme has been jointly organised by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland.
Posted on: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 09:11:46 +0000
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