We have a duty to 'progress' Good Friday Agreement, taoiseach tells PM
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham (as stated in the article) to discuss the Good Friday Agreement and strengthening UK-Ireland relations. They emphasized their shared duty to uphold the peace deal and explored boosting trade, security, and cooperation with the EU. The meeting took place at Number 10 North in Manchester, marking Martin as its first international visitor.
Why it matters
This meeting underscores the ongoing importance of the Good Friday Agreement for peace in Northern Ireland and highlights efforts to foster closer diplomatic and economic ties between the UK and Ireland post-Brexit. It also points to regional diplomatic initiatives outside of London.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Burnham said it "feels very fitting" to welcome Martin as the first international visitor to Number 10 North
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin has told Prime Minister Andy Burnham their governments have a duty to "mind and progress" the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
Burnham said the relationship between the UK and Ireland matters "on every single level" as they met at Number 10 North for talks on Friday.
The pair were expected to discuss a further strengthening of ties including boosting trade, security and working with the European Union.
The prime minister said they were "working together" to uphold the principles of the peace deal for Northern Ireland.
Speaking ahead of their talks, Burnham said it "feels very fitting" to welcome Martin as the first international visitor to Number 10 North in Manchester.
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