Simon Covani is visiting Paris today for talks with his French rivals.

The foreign minister will exchange views on Brexit and other European issues.

Covni said: “I am delighted to be in Paris today to further strengthen the vast and ever-important partnership between Ireland and France.

The friendship that has lasted this year is invaluable as we have worked together to meet the economic and social challenges of the Kovid-19 Pandemic. ”

He will hold talks with French and European Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. He will also meet with French and European Minister of Foreign Affairs Clement Buenos Aires.

Covni added: “At this crucial moment, I would like to discuss Brexit with my French colleagues.

I greatly appreciate the solidarity that France has consistently shown throughout this process.

I know we will continue to have a strong record of cooperation in the UN Security Council when Ireland takes over the seat in the coming weeks.

“As like-minded EU member states, I am confident that we will have a close and constructive relationship during our tenure.”