Audi Ireland has announced a new strategic partnership it has formed with the Department of Foreign Affairs for the Irish Presidency of the Council of European Union 2013. The Audi A6 will be the official car for the duration of the six month Presidency, which commences from the 1st January 2013. This partnership follows similar European agreements, as AUDI AG has been the sole official supplier of transport for 7 of the last 11 EU Presidencies throughout Europe. Commenting on the announcement Andrew Doyle, Managing Director of Audi Ireland said, “We are delighted to be partner for the upcoming EU Presidency as Ireland undertakes the role for the seventh time. This term will be hugely important for the country and we are confident our world-class A6 saloons will deliver the necessary support during this term.”