As an old friend of the CICPE, Ireland has expanded from participating with 13 brands in the first edition to serving as the guest of honor in the fourth. During this period, Ireland has continued to participate deeply, and its relationship with the Expo has become increasingly close. Joseph Keating, trade counselor of the Irish Embassy in China, said that he will maintain close economic and trade cooperation with Hainan and enable more people to understand Ireland through the Expo.