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En anglais
Invited to the Interceltic Business Forum in Lorient, Frank Feighan, the Irish Minister of State responsible for digitalization, advocated for strengthening economic relations between Ireland, Brittany, and the other Celtic nations.
"Our Celtic identity goes well beyond our shared history. It is about looking towards the future together," said Frank Feighan in front of the approximately 300 participants of the Interceltic Business Forum, held on August 3 in Lorient as part of the Interceltic Festival.
The Irish Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation recalled the long-standing relations between Ireland and Brittany in the fields of trade, education, culture, and tourism. He specifically mentioned the Port Declaration, the SEA-EU university alliance, the development of transport links, as well as the Celtic Interconnector, the underwater electrical link between Ireland and Brittany.
For Frank Feighan, the Celtic regions have common strengths: universities, local businesses, developing technology sectors, and natural resources. Innovation, he emphasized, "is no longer confined to major capitals" but is also developing in the west of Ireland, in Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, and Scotland.
Tasked with digitalization within the Irish government, he also advocated for technology that serves businesses: reducing bureaucracy, improving public services, and saving time for entrepreneurs while ensuring that no one is left behind.
The minister identified several areas where inter-Celtic cooperation could be strengthened: digital innovation, renewable energies, industry, tourism, research, and development.
"Together, we can build competitive, innovative, and resilient economies, while remaining true to the communities they serve," he concluded.
