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<p>The UK and Ireland have embarked on a wide programme of cooperation following the
visit of HM the Queen to Ireland in 2011. Led by my Rt. Hon. Friend the Prime Minister
and the Taoiseach, this programme is designed to develop and strengthen the relationship
between the UK and Ireland over the next decade across a range of policy areas.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK and Ireland delivered the first ever joint trade mission between the
two countries to the Singapore Airshow during the week commencing 10 February 2014.
The UK-Ireland mission delegation consisted of 25 companies, 16 from the UK (including
9 from Northern Ireland) and 9 from the Republic of Ireland. Delivering a joint trade
mission was one of the key deliverables for the 2014 PM/Taoiseach Summit.</p><p> </p><p>UK
Trade & Investment is committed to maintaining its work programme with Enterprise
Ireland to further develop cooperation on trade promotion in support of UK and Irish
business.</p>
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