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Political relations between Egypt and Ireland have always been excellent. The two countries regularly exchange views over major regional and international issues of mutual concern; the Middle East peace process, the Barcelona process, the policy of disarmament and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in particular.
Economically, the gateways to Egypt's exports to Ireland stand wide open. Irish industries are almost all export-oriented leaving great room for importing local needs to satisfy the country's relatively small market.
Irish imports include textiles and clothing, fruits and vegetables, shoes and leather, furniture, and machinery and equipment. There are also great opportunities of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of information technology (IT), construction and tourism. Ireland is the world's second computer software-exporting country.
Ireland became independent in 1921, after 700 years of British occupation. With having become a member of the EU in 1973, the country has adopted a policy aiming at improving the internal political and economic situation as well as attracting investments.
Although a small country with a population of around 4 million, Ireland's exports are estimated at €92 billion, with a per capita income of €32 thousand a year.
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