The Government's new Trade and Investment Strategy, entitled"Values for Ireland. Values for the World", has been published today.The actions include enhancing Ireland's"trade and investment ecosystem" and building on trade links around the world.Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar said this will be an annual event, adding that this has not been done since Enda Kenny led a mission to China when he was Taoiseach.
The Tánaiste said although we have our problems, in a world of nearly 200 countries, Ireland is consistently ranked in the top 10 or 20 in terms of prosperity and high living standards. "I'm particularly concerned with the implications these events will have for protectionism, with many using them as an excuse to put up barriers, which would be detrimental for Ireland and I believe quality of life globally," he said.