Sat Sep 07 19:12:46 UTC 2024: – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris in Dublin to reset relations between the two countries after the U.K.’s departure from the EU
– This visit is the first by a British leader to Ireland in five years and shows a desire to deepen economic and security relations
– Both leaders expressed the ambition to reset the relationship and plan to have a summit by March with annual summits to follow
– Starmer emphasized the importance of solidifying relations with Ireland and the EU, seeking a closer relationship on security, defense, and trade
– They participated in a business roundtable to explore how the reset in relations can benefit trade, given the economic relationship is worth around €120 billion
– The two leaders attended a soccer match between Ireland and England, where they swapped jerseys for a photo opportunity, showing a sign of camaraderie between the two countries.
UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensions
UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensions
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