Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in the Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, Seán Canney TD, welcomed Ambassador of Japan to Ireland Miyagawa Manabu to his constituency office in Tuam this week, in advance of the minister's upcoming St Patrick's Day visit to Japan.
The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen ties between Ireland and Japan and key issues discussed included rail infrastructure development, advancements in autonomous vehicle technology and opportunities to grow bilateral trade links.
During his time in Tuam, Ambassador Miyagawa, who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Miyagawa Noriko, expressed particular interest in the town's newly renovated health campus and the historic Tuam railway station and also visited Corrib Crafts on The Mall, where he met the Blake brothers and viewed their range of handcrafted solid wood furniture.
Minister Canney will travel to Korea and Japan for St Patrick's Day engagements, where he will continue to promote Ireland's transport, trade and investment links.
