Min Coveney statement at the virtual EU-LAC meeting Statement 14 December 2020 I would like to thank Heiko and Josep for this very welcome opportunity to participate today with EU colleagues and with colleagues and friends from across the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. Fáilte/Welcome/Bienvenido to our LAC colleagues in particular. While circumstances prevent us from being together in Berlin, it is good that we are able to convene virtually, and the high level of attendance on both sides is a reflection of the importance of this strategic bi-regional partnership. I greatly value our relationships with LAC countries and I am pleased to announce today that Ireland will launch our Government’s first-ever