Ireland-France Joint Plan of Action 2021-2025

Ireland and France have agreed a Joint Plan of Action (2021-2025) to strengthen and deepen relations between the two countries across a range of cultural, educational and political activities.

The plan was signed by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs during the visit of President Macron to Ireland.

The Joint Action Plan represents an ambitious agenda that reflects Ireland and France’s shared priorities:

• supporting sustainability
• increasing trade connectivity
• fostering the digital economy
• strengthening education and research links
• promoting the French language
• fostering cultural cooperation