Li touches down in Ireland to work with PM on deals

Premier Li Keqiang is scheduled to arrive in Brazil on Monday, kicking off his first trip to South America after more than two years in office.

Before that, the premier, accompanied by his wife, Cheng Hong, arrived in Shannon, Ireland, for an overnight stop on Sunday to meet with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny.

Upon arrival, Li and his wife were scheduled to head to Garvey Farm, known for raising dairy cattle, and visit the farm with Kenny and his wife. The couples were to talk with owner Cathal Garvey, and Li prepared gifts for the family, including a box of tea produced in Li's native Anhui province.