India and Ireland are in advanced talks to establish a joint economic commission by 2024, aiming to strengthen trade and economic relations. With bilateral trade reaching $6.38 billion in 2023-24, the two countries are building on a decade of growth in both goods and services trade. Ireland views India as a key partner in the Asia-Pacific, highlighted during Foreign Secretary Joe Hackett’s visit to New Delhi in 2024. India’s growing economic influence and a large Indian community in Ireland are driving deeper political, economic, and cultural ties. Ireland’s focus on sectors like IT, fintech, med-tech, clean energy, and education aligns with India’s expanding markets, presenting significant opportunities for collaboration. Multilateral cooperation at the UN and future partnerships in AI and renewable energy further solidify this evolving relationship.
