During the visit of the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron on 26 August, Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Mr Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs, have signed a Joint Plan of Action between France and Ireland (2021-2025).
This Plan contains a range of new initiatives that reflect Ireland and France’s shared priorities: supporting sustainability; increasing trade connectivity; fostering the digital economy; strengthening education and research links; promoting the French language; and fostering cultural heritage.
People-to-people links are at the heart of this vibrant relationship and through this Plan, France and Ireland are committed to promoting further opportunities for contact, exchange and cooperation between people in both countries.
The Plan will also strengthen links between Irish and French civil servants, including launching a network to promote the French language across the Irish civil service.
France-Ireland Joint Plan of Action 2021-2025:
- France-Ireland Joint Plan of Action 2021-2025
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