Enda Kenny says his meeting with the Chinese Premier could not have been more positive today.
Mr Li Keqiang arrived in Shannon this afternoon for a two-day visit focused on strengthening trade and tourism links between the two countries.
He's joined by his wife Professor Cheng and a number of ministers.
This evening they visited a livestock farm in Mayo, where the group viewed the stock and found out about crop cultivation in Ireland.
The Taoiseach says he hopes Irish beef will be imported into China in the very near future, after China agreed to lift the ban earlier this year:
Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, says the visit is a great opportunity to show what Ireland has to offer:
The Junior Minister for Agriculture Tom Hayes, meanwhile, says the visit will have a significant impact on our economy:
Originally published at 9.25am
