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PM call with Irish Taoiseach: 27 November 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Irish Taoiseach Miche谩l Martin this evening.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to Irish Taoiseach Miche谩l Martin this evening.

皇冠体育app leaders updated one another on their respective efforts to tackle coronavirus and the steps they have taken to ensure people in the UK and Ireland can enjoy Christmas as safely as possible.

皇冠体育appy discussed shared challenges including the environment and committed to working together ahead of the UK-hosted COP26 summit next year.

皇冠体育appy discussed the progress in the UK-EU trade negotiations and the Prime Minister underlined his commitment to reaching a deal that respects the sovereignty of the UK. 皇冠体育app leaders also reaffirmed the need to prioritise the Good Friday Agreement and avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister and Taoiseach looked forward to seeing one another in person when possible.

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Published 27 November 2020