Taoiseach and UK Prime Minister to hold talks in Manchester
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet today to strengthen bilateral ties and review progress on shared initiatives. The discussions will focus on Northern Ireland, EU relations, and global challenges, including Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin will today travel to Manchester for a high-level meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at No. 10 North. The encounter marks a key moment in reinforcing the long-standing partnership between Ireland and the United Kingdom, with both leaders set to review the progress of the UK-Ireland 2030 strategic cooperation programme, first launched during the summit in Cork this past March.
Central to the discussions will be matters concerning Northern Ireland, including the Joint Framework addressing the legacy of the Troubles. Both leaders are expected to emphasise the urgent need to implement agreed measures to support victims and survivors, while also safeguarding the integrity of the Good Friday Agreement. The agenda will further extend to broader EU and international issues, reflecting Ireland’s ongoing Presidency of the Council of the EU and the forthcoming EU-UK Summit.
Beyond the formal talks, Taoiseach Martin and Prime Minister Burnham will engage with members of the local Irish community and representatives from Greater Manchester’s wider Irish diaspora. The meeting underscores the enduring cultural and historical ties that bind both nations, reinforcing the shared commitment to peace, cooperation, and mutual progress ahead of the 2027 UK-hosted summit.
Central to the discussions will be matters concerning Northern Ireland, including the Joint Framework addressing the legacy of the Troubles. Both leaders are expected to emphasise the urgent need to implement agreed measures to support victims and survivors, while also safeguarding the integrity of the Good Friday Agreement. The agenda will further extend to broader EU and international issues, reflecting Ireland’s ongoing Presidency of the Council of the EU and the forthcoming EU-UK Summit.
Beyond the formal talks, Taoiseach Martin and Prime Minister Burnham will engage with members of the local Irish community and representatives from Greater Manchester’s wider Irish diaspora. The meeting underscores the enduring cultural and historical ties that bind both nations, reinforcing the shared commitment to peace, cooperation, and mutual progress ahead of the 2027 UK-hosted summit.