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12/01/2009
Taoiseach On Japanese Trade Mission
The Taoiseach has set his sights on Japan for a week-long trade mission.
Brian Cowen will meet the Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso along with Emperor Akihito during the visit, where he is expected to negotiate new trade opportunities, and try to end the current international scepticism against Irish beef.
Irish beef is still finding it difficult to trade in the world market since undergoing a contamination scare late last year.
Although some countries are again accepting the beef, it is still not being bought be some major traders in Japan and Italy.
The Taoiseach is accompanied by Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith and junior Minister for Trade John McGuinness.
During the six-day visit, Mr Cowen and representatives of 70 Irish companies and organisations will visit Tokyo and Osaka.
The trade mission is expected to be significant for Ireland's business interests, officials do not expect any dramatic announcements or orders this week.
Mr Cowen will meet Prime Minister Aso for talks, and has accepted an invitation to pay a courtesy call on Emperor Akihito, which is seen as a particular honour.
(DW/BMcC)
Brian Cowen will meet the Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso along with Emperor Akihito during the visit, where he is expected to negotiate new trade opportunities, and try to end the current international scepticism against Irish beef.
Irish beef is still finding it difficult to trade in the world market since undergoing a contamination scare late last year.
Although some countries are again accepting the beef, it is still not being bought be some major traders in Japan and Italy.
The Taoiseach is accompanied by Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith and junior Minister for Trade John McGuinness.
During the six-day visit, Mr Cowen and representatives of 70 Irish companies and organisations will visit Tokyo and Osaka.
The trade mission is expected to be significant for Ireland's business interests, officials do not expect any dramatic announcements or orders this week.
Mr Cowen will meet Prime Minister Aso for talks, and has accepted an invitation to pay a courtesy call on Emperor Akihito, which is seen as a particular honour.
(DW/BMcC)
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