The Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy will lead a trade delegation to the city next week.
The delegation aims to explore the potential for strengthening business ties between New Jersey and the Cork region.
Governor Murphy of New Jersey and First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy will visit the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher at City Hall, before meeting with representatives of the business, academic and scientific communities in the city.
His itinerary includes a meeting with Cork Chamber of Commerce, a tour of laboratories at UCC and a discussion on clean energy.
Separately, First Lady Mrs. Murphy will meet with Cork City Council's Women's Caucus, representatives of "IWish", and will also visit a local girls' school, and Cork University Maternity Hospital.
Governor Murphy told RedFM in a statement that an Irish-American, he is both proud to visit Ireland and showcase New Jersey.
