For the first time in more than 25 years, an Irish business delegation is to visit Tehran. The delegates, travelling under the banner of government agency Enterprise Ireland, will arrive on November 27-28, the Financial Tribune reported on October 25.
Ireland does not have a functioning embassy in Tehran, meaning all consular issues and services must be conducted via its embassy in Ankara. It does, however, have an honorary consul in the Iranian capital.
The trade mission, to be led by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Pat Breen, will meet with Iranian government officials and business representatives.
More than two dozen Irish companies hailing from sectors including education, aviation, life sciences and healthcare, are expected to take part in the visit.
An Enterprise Ireland press release stated: “Ireland is a neutral country (like Switzerland, Sweden and Austria)… We are a member of the European Union [and] we are staying in the European Union, even if our neighbour the UK does not.”
The Tribune cited Mohammad Reza Talaei, head of ICT for the Iran Chamber of Commerce Industries and Mining and Agriculture, as saying several Irish firms were interested in creating business ties with Iran.
Earlier in February this year, Iran’s Aseman Airlines announced it would lease seven Airbus A320 Neos from Ireland-based Avolon leasing company.
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