Joe Biden has confirmed his plans to visit Ireland in April to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Speaking at a joint press conference in California with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Mr. Biden said it was his intention to visit both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Speaking about his comments made to the British Prime Minister, Tanaiste Micheal Martin said: “It’s online for the last hour. I think he made comments to the British prime minister earlier.
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“When I met Joe Biden two years ago, he said to me ‘try and keep me out of Ireland’.
“I think his commitment to the Good Friday agreement along with Nancy pelosi has been extraordinary.
“It’s very welcome news. I think the Good Friday Agreement to, in many ways, reflect and remember the importance and centrality of the us role in terms of the gfa, in that context.
“I think that opportunity is always there for the president of the United States to come to Ireland and visit north and south. We look forward to that.”
Mr Martin added: “Ireland looks forward to welcoming him home shortly.”
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