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14/03/2014
First Ministers Thank US At St Patrick's Breakfast
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have thanked the US administration for its role in political and economic developments in Northern Ireland.
The First and deputy First Minister made the comments during the annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast in Washington, following a week-long trade mission to the US.
Peter Robinson said: "The Executive has made growing our economy its number one priority and attracting Foreign Direct Investment is vital if we are to rebalance and rebuild our economy. The United States is our number one source of foreign direct investment with over 165 US owned businesses in Northern Ireland employing over 18,000 employees.
"Major global companies such as the CME Group, Citigroup, HBO and Universal have chosen to invest in Northern Ireland and more importantly, continue to re-invest. We will continue to actively promote Northern Ireland as a tempting business proposition and we will do all that we can to support existing and potential business to grow their operations here."
Minister Martin McGuinness added: "The traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebrations provide an opportunity to thank the US administration for their continued support.
"In 2013 our international reputation experienced unprecedented growth and we took our place on the world stage for all the right reasons. The G8 Summit in June saw the world’s leaders come to our shores and the legacy of Derry City of Culture 2013 will live on for a very long time.
"In 2014 we are aiming even higher and In May, we will host the Giro d’Italia, one of the world’s largest annual sporting events. Over 140,000 visitors will come here for the Grand Partenza and the race which will be viewed in over 165 countries around the world.
"The Executive will continue in 2014 to work hard to raise our profile as a top and a culturally rich tourism destination."
(IT)
The First and deputy First Minister made the comments during the annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast in Washington, following a week-long trade mission to the US.
Peter Robinson said: "The Executive has made growing our economy its number one priority and attracting Foreign Direct Investment is vital if we are to rebalance and rebuild our economy. The United States is our number one source of foreign direct investment with over 165 US owned businesses in Northern Ireland employing over 18,000 employees.
"Major global companies such as the CME Group, Citigroup, HBO and Universal have chosen to invest in Northern Ireland and more importantly, continue to re-invest. We will continue to actively promote Northern Ireland as a tempting business proposition and we will do all that we can to support existing and potential business to grow their operations here."
Minister Martin McGuinness added: "The traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebrations provide an opportunity to thank the US administration for their continued support.
"In 2013 our international reputation experienced unprecedented growth and we took our place on the world stage for all the right reasons. The G8 Summit in June saw the world’s leaders come to our shores and the legacy of Derry City of Culture 2013 will live on for a very long time.
"In 2014 we are aiming even higher and In May, we will host the Giro d’Italia, one of the world’s largest annual sporting events. Over 140,000 visitors will come here for the Grand Partenza and the race which will be viewed in over 165 countries around the world.
"The Executive will continue in 2014 to work hard to raise our profile as a top and a culturally rich tourism destination."
(IT)
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