Archive · 9 Jan 2026
India and Ireland Strengthen Trade, Education, Healthcare Ties
India and Ireland had a meeting to talk about how they can work together better.
They discussed things like trading goods, helping students study in each other's countries, and making healthcare better.
They also talked about how people from both countries can visit each other more easily.
Ireland said they want to do more business with India, especially in food and drinks.
They also mentioned a big meeting between the European Union and India that will happen in 2026.
Both countries think this is important for their future.
India's Secretary (West) Sibi George met Ireland's Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.
Key areas of discussion included trade, education, healthcare, and people-to-people relations.
Ireland's two-way trade with India has grown to €16 billion, with services being the majority of bilateral trade.
Brophy acknowledged the work of Ireland's visa offices in New Delhi and Abu Dhabi, highlighting their role in facilitating mobility.
Ireland supports a balanced EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to enhance market diversification and cooperation in research and emerging technologies.
- Who
- Sibi George (India) and Colm Brophy (Ireland)
- What
- Discussions on strengthening ties in trade, education, healthcare, and people-to-people relations
- When
- January 7-12, 2024
- Where
- India and Abu Dhabi
- Why
- To enhance bilateral cooperation and address shared priorities
- Countries Involved
- India and Ireland
- Meeting Date
- January 7-12, 2024
- Key Figures
- Sibi George (India), Colm Brophy (Ireland)
- Key Sectors Discussed
- Trade, Education, Healthcare, People-to-People Ties
- Two-Way Trade Value
- €16 billion
- Ireland's Visa Office
- New Delhi (Largest outside Ireland)
- Upcoming EU-India Summit
- End of January 2026