Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday.
Carney, accompanied by his wife Diana Fox Carney, will carry out a series of engagements in Dublin city and Co Mayo in the west of Ireland.
Carney is the grandson of Irish emigrants who were born in Mayo and left the country more than 100 years ago for Canada.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: “I will be honoured to welcome Prime Minister Carney and his wife to Ireland. It will be an excellent occasion to celebrate and strengthen the bilateral relationship between Ireland and Canada.
“The strategic economic partnership we are due to sign on this visit will map the various strands in our relationship and how we can enhance these in the years ahead.
“With such strong Irish heritage, it will also be an opportunity for Prime Minister Carney to celebrate and explore his Irish heritage, and I know Mayo is looking forward to welcoming him home.”
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