Coveney leads 60-strong trade mission to Gulf states

Ireland’s agri-food and equine sectors are set for a major boost in the Gulf States of Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Simon Coveney has arrived in the region with a 60-strong trade mission with the region being seen as having the potential to become a new hub of growth for agri-food exports.

A number of significant trade deals and new business partnerships are expected to be signed and announced during what is the biggest ever Irish trade mission to the Gulf.