A Joint Plan of Action has been agreed between Ireland and France in a bid to "strengthen relations" between the two countries in a range of areas.

The 2021 to 2025 plan was signed by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian during the visit of President Emmanuel Macron to Ireland.

Some of the commitments made in the Joint Plan of Action include:

Minister Coveney said the Joint Plan of Action will "strengthen practical cooperation across a range of sectors" while bringing "tangible benefits" for businesses, schools and cultural institutions.