The Chinese Premier will arrive in Shannon this afternoon at the start of a two day visit to Ireland.
The Head of the People's Republic of China will visit a farm in the Galway Mayo area as part of his stay.
His meetings with the Taoiseach and Irish Ministers will focus on strengthening trade and tourism links between the two countries.
Mr Li Keqiang will be joined by his wife Professor Cheng and Chinese Ministers while he is here.