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PM meeting with Taoiseach Varadkar of Ireland: 19 April 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Belfast today.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Belfast today.

皇冠体育app leaders discussed their common goal of ensuring power sharing returns to Stormont as soon as possible.

皇冠体育appy reflected on the huge achievements of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and the enduring spirit of cooperation that it had created. 皇冠体育appy agreed to maintain close dialogue on issues like dealing with the legacy of the past.

皇冠体育appy both agreed on the huge economic potential of the people of Northern Ireland and the Prime Minister outlined the UK Government鈥檚 work to increase investment in Northern Ireland.

Reflecting on the strong ties between the UK and Ireland, the Prime Minister said that our countries share many interests and values. He expressed his hope that we will be able to deepen collaboration on shared challenges such as energy security, cyber security and sustainability.

皇冠体育app leaders agreed to stay in close touch.

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Published 19 April 2023