Overview
- Ireland used St. Patrick’s Day diplomacy in New Delhi to push for deeper economic, education and cultural ties with India.
- Fanning said Ireland accounts for roughly 10% of EU trade with India despite its small size, calling the country "punching above our weight."
- About 100,000 Indian citizens live and work in Ireland, including roughly 15,000 students, making India a leading source of international students there.
- The visit forms a two-city programme with Mumbai and includes meetings with senior officials and judiciary to explore legal and governance cooperation.
- The government’s St. Patrick’s Day tour sends 40 representatives to 54 countries, using the platform to expand partnerships following the EU–India FTA.