A signing ceremony is held during the promotional event. [Photo/CIIE Bureau]

Seven Irish organizations and enterprises signed cooperation agreements with the China International Import Expo Bureau for this year’s expo during a promotional event of the sixth CIIE in Dublin, Ireland on local time May 29.

The event, aimed at promoting the import expo and drawing companies from Ireland to look for business opportunities in China through CIIE, was attended by over 100 representatives from Irish business associations, enterprises, and media outlets.

Wang Jiabao, commercial counselor of the Chinese embassy in Ireland, said that Irish products such as beef, whiskey, and dairy products, as well as services related to tourism, finance, and information technology have been well-received at the expo since the inaugural edition. He hoped that more Irish companies and products could enter the Chinese market via CIIE to strengthen the mutual understanding and cooperation of the two countries.

Liu Fuxue, deputy director-general of the CIIE Bureau, expressed hope that Irish organizations and enterprises will continue to help attract more high-quality exhibitors to participate in the expo.

Liu Yupeng, chairman of the Industry and Commerce Association of Ireland (ICAOI), said that the association, which is a key partner of the CIIE in Ireland, has been dedicated to facilitating exhibitor and purchaser attraction and matchmaking for the expo. 

The ICAOI will bring more high-end Irish brands and advanced technologies to join the sixth CIIE, he added. 

Besides the promotional conference, the CIIE work group also visited several organizations and companies in Ireland to have face-to-face communications.

The CIIE work group visits local organizations and enterprises in Ireland. [Photo/CIIE Bureau]

By Zhao Guangmei