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Politics

Biden, Ireland's Martin meet virtually as COVID derails St. Patrick's Day plans

U.S. President Joe Biden participates in a bilateral videoconference with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 17, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday hosted Ireland's leader for a virtual St. Patrick's Day visit amid the ongoing pandemic after Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Washington.

In a virtual call, Biden reiterated the United States' support for the Good Friday accord and expressed disappointment that they could not meet in person. The two also discussed Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and the need for Western unity to support Kyiv.

(Reporting by Steve Holland; writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Chris Gallagher)

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