Prime Minister Meles Zenawi here on Friday held talks with Ireland parliamentary delegation led by the president of joint committee on foreign affairs and trade, Pat Breen, on bilateral and regional issues.
The Prime Minister on the occasion said that Ethiopia is desirous to further boost the bilateral relation with Ireland.

He said there are many opportunities in Ethiopia, which will strengthen the trade and investment ties between the two countries, according to a high-level official, who attended the meeting.

Leader of the delegation, Pat Breen told journalists after the discussion that they discussed on ways to further boost trade exchange between the two countries.

He said the annual trade exchange between Ethiopia and Ireland accounts for 21 million Euros.

During their stay in Ethiopia, the delegation witnessed that Ethiopia is using the support obtained from Ireland for the right purpose, he said.

According to the leader of the delegation, Ireland provides up to 25 million Euros assistance to Ethiopia annually.

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