Northern Ireland Secretary in Dublin for first visit
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant is visiting Dublin for his first official trip to discuss economic growth, security, and legacy issues. The visit aims to strengthen UK-Ireland relations and address the implementation of the UK Troubles Bill.
Why it matters
The visit is a critical diplomatic step in maintaining the Good Friday Agreement and managing sensitive post-conflict legacy issues between the UK and Ireland.
Northern Secretary Chris Bryant is visiting Dublin today for his first official visit since taking up the role.
He was appointed by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in July, as part of a cabinet reshuffle after Keir Starmer left office.
Mr Bryant, who replaced Hilary Benn in the role, will meet with Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee and Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan.
It is expected that the talks will focus on economic growth, joint security and legacy matters.
Speaking ahead of the visit, Mr Bryant said the Irish-UK relationship was "fundamental to our shared security and prosperity" and had been greatly strengthened in recent years.
"I am committed to working collaboratively with ministers in Dublin to foster joint cooperation, uphold the Good Friday Agreement and deliver on the commitments on legacy that both governments have made under the Joint Framework," he said.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in