Two separate Chinese delegations visited Northern Ireland in April, and Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill announced her intention to visit China at the beginning of June to further progress these negotiations.
The Minister said: «It is important to visit China to thank them for undertaking the important inspections of our processors earlier this month as this is a key step in approving the north to export pork.»
«Although negotiations to open the market for other meat exports will be lengthy, I am confident that through my continued engagement with the Chinese government I can build on our successes to date and reinforce the importance we place on trading with China.»