Trump Meets Irish President in Dublin as Two-Day Visit Begins
US president greeted by Tánaiste Simon Harris at Dublin airport, with meetings planned alongside a visit to his golf resort in Doonbeg.
US President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on Friday to begin a two-day visit to Ireland, during which he is expected to meet Irish politicians and business leaders as well as visit his golf resort.
According to the Guardian's live coverage, Trump was greeted at Dublin airport by Ireland's Tánaiste, Simon Harris, who spoke to reporters following the president's arrival.
Harris said he was "pleased to be here on behalf of the Irish government to welcome the president of the United States to Ireland," according to the PA news agency.
Harris added that Trump was "very much looking forward to getting to Doonbeg," a reference to the president's golf resort in County Clare, which he has visited during previous trips to Ireland.
The visit is set to include meetings with Irish President Catherine Connolly, as reported by the Guardian, alongside engagements with politicians and business figures over the two-day period.
Further details of Trump's itinerary, including any formal talks on trade or bilateral relations, had not been fully disclosed at the time of publication.
Sources
- Donald Trump meets Irish president in Dublin as he begins two-day visit – live — The Guardian — World
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