Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have bilateral talks with his Irish counterpart Endy Kenny on a gamut of bilateral issues in Irish capital Dublin today. The Prime Minister who left from New Delhi on a week-long official visit to Ireland and the United States in the hours today will reach Dublin this afternoon(1530 IST). <br/><br/>During his brief stay in Dublin, the Prime Minister will hold talks with his Irish counterpart on several bilateral matters including trade and commerce. Issues related to increased cooperation in the fields of science & technology, agriculture and education will also be discussed. <br/><br/>In addition, international issues like reforms in the United Nations, developments in the European Union, climate change are also expected to come up for discussion between the two leaders. The talks will culminate with issue of press statements by both leaders. Later, Mr Narendra Modi will address the Indian community and nearly 2000 Indians including businessmen, professional and students are expected to take part in the event. <br/><br/>Later, Mr Modi will depart for New York wrapping up his brief visit to Ireland.<br/>AIR correspondent reports, the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Modi and his Irish counterpart in Dublin this afternoon are expected to cover a gamut of issues of mutual importance. India, as the fastest growing economy and Ireland , as a member of European Union can reach win-win situation if they synergise their efforts in all fields, particularly trade and commerce. Both countries have much in store to capitalize on each other's strengths. The make in India campaign is catching up among Irish Businessmen and similarly Indian businessmen are finding opportunities in Ireland. The e-visa facility extended to Ireland by India and common visa for Britain and Ireland have already paced up people-to people contacts in both countries. The Prime Minister's visit to this small island nation of 4.5 million people is expected to open a new chapter in Indo-Irish relations.
News On AIR | September 23, 2015 1:46 PM
PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with his Irish counterpart Endy Kenny in Dublin today