Message #4640

[Jonnie Goodboy]

Back in February, 2012 the 150-strong delegation to the South, Eire, or 'The Republic' had this to say about their perceived role and purpose of the visit ...

“China takes its relationship with Europe as one of the strategic priorities of its diplomacy, and supports the process of European integration and the efforts of EU members, Ireland included, to overcome difficulties and achieve economic recovery,” Mr Xi said.