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08/09/2016
Secretary Of State To Visit US To Discuss UK Govt's Priorities In NI
The Secretary of State James Brokenshire is to visit the United States to meet with government officials to discuss the UK Government's priorities in Northern Ireland.
The visit will take place over the next two days.
He will also underline his commitment to making progress on addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past and establishing the legacy bodies contained in the Stormont House Agreement.
Speaking ahead of the visit Mr Brokenshire said: "My overriding message to Washington is Northern Ireland is open for business and we will make the most of the opportunities ahead.
"The UK has voted to leave the European Union and we are determined to build on our strengths as an open, dynamic, trading nation to forge a new global role.
"The enduring friendship and close economic ties between the United Kingdom and the United States is a solid platform for Northern Ireland firms wanting to do business here. Exports from Northern Ireland to the US were up by 73.9 per cent in the last year to £1.5 billion. Imports from the US are also up by 3.9 per cent.
"This is good news and I will be doing everything possible, along with Executive Ministers, to see this trend continue, working to ensure the political stability that will lead to an even brighter future for Northern Ireland."
(CD)
The visit will take place over the next two days.
He will also underline his commitment to making progress on addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past and establishing the legacy bodies contained in the Stormont House Agreement.
Speaking ahead of the visit Mr Brokenshire said: "My overriding message to Washington is Northern Ireland is open for business and we will make the most of the opportunities ahead.
"The UK has voted to leave the European Union and we are determined to build on our strengths as an open, dynamic, trading nation to forge a new global role.
"The enduring friendship and close economic ties between the United Kingdom and the United States is a solid platform for Northern Ireland firms wanting to do business here. Exports from Northern Ireland to the US were up by 73.9 per cent in the last year to £1.5 billion. Imports from the US are also up by 3.9 per cent.
"This is good news and I will be doing everything possible, along with Executive Ministers, to see this trend continue, working to ensure the political stability that will lead to an even brighter future for Northern Ireland."
(CD)
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