Economy minister launches trade and investment plan

By Q Radio News

The economy minister has launched a plan to attract inward investment to Northern Ireland, and boost the region's global trade.
 
Diane Dodds has set out her strategy in an action plan published today.
 
The minister believes that Northern Ireland needs to build on its past as a world leader in trade and export.

The economy minister has launched a plan to attract inward investment to Northern Ireland, and boost the region's global tradehttps://t.co/vbpiPPKNxH

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She said: 

“I want to harness trade and investment as a catalyst for inclusive, green growth in Northern Ireland to support our economic transformation over the next decade.

“Northern Ireland has a rich history as a trading and exporting region, built on the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of its people.

"As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic we will need to apply that spirit with renewed energy and focus. I am committed to working with business to make that happen.

“In simple terms, we want to sell more and attract more high-value inward investment for the benefit of our businesses and our people.

"We will work with our delivery partners to sharpen our focus on the markets, clusters and technologies of opportunity to make that happen.”

(The economy minister has launched a plan to boost trade in the region)

The Minister continued:

“We see an important role for government to work with businesses and entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes to foster a bold, outward-looking and ambitious international mindset.

‘Trade and Investment for a 10X Economy’ outlines the principles of inclusivity and collaboration that will frame that engagement.”

(The minister launches her economy plan for inward investment and trade today)