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India and Ireland have agreed for direct air services by airlines of both countries. This was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after holding talks with his Irish counterpart Enda Kenny in Dublin this evening. Mr Modi said the air link will not only promote business links between the two countries but also give a strong boost to tourism which is growing at 14 per cent annually.
The two leaders held talks on a wide range of bilateral and multilateral issues ranging from information technology, bio technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and clean energy. The two leaders also discussed the role of united Nations in meeting global challenges.
Mr Modi said India has sought Ireland’s support for reforms of the United Nations Security Council within the fixed time frame and successful conclusion of intergovernmental negotiations in the 70th year of the United Nations. The Prime Minister said India also sought Ireland’s support for permanent membership of the reformed Security Council.
Mr Modi said the two countries have vast potential of growing their bilateral relations and offered India as Ireland’s anchor country in the Asia and Ireland as a gateway to Europe for India and a bridge across the Atlantic. Prime Minister Modi also interacted with Indian community in Dublin.
After completing his visit to Ireland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be arriving in New York. During his stay in New York, Prime Minister Modi is also likely to call on the United Nations Secretary general Ban Ki-moon on Thursday.
Mr. Modi will also be meeting heads and representatives of the Fortune 500 companies to promote investment in India and discuss other issues of relevance for doing business in India. He is also scheduled to hold a number of bilateral meeting with world leaders including US President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the UNGA.