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Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney today met with his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire in Paris.

Minister Coveney said that for Ireland to secure a successful outcome on both the CAP and CFP negotiations it is important to build alliances with other Member States.

I am happy that today`s meeting forges an even closer understanding with my French counterpart Bruno Le Maire. I will continue to take every opportunity to ensure that Ireland`s concerns are fully understood and that alliances are strengthened in the run up to these negotiations.

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