The agreement comes as New Delhi moves to diversify export markets to offset the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the United States and instability in shipping and energy routes due to the Iran war.
China's "indispensable role" in the world has been praised by Taoiseach Micheál Martin during a face-to-face meeting with president Xi Jinping this morning in the capital Beijing. Starting a four-day visit to the country in a bid to deepen economic ties between Ireland and China, the Taoiseach met with the Chinese leader, key ministers and members of the Politburo, during which Mr Martin told the delegation that Ireland believes "in open trade" and a "rules-based multilateral order".