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20/03/2008
Clinton Calls Off Ireland Visit
The former US President, Bill Clinton, who was due to attend a variety of events in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland next month has cancelled the trip - due to a change in his schedule.
Among other things, he was to have participated in an event marking the 10th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement.
Those still expected to participate include Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, Senator George Mitchell and the negotiators of the Good Friday Agreement.
Trina Vargo, President of the US-Ireland Alliance, the organisation holding the April 10th Belfast event, said: "It is an historic occasion and while we would have welcomed President Clinton's participation, we are looking forward to this opportunity to bring together the negotiators on one stage for the benefit of the George Mitchell Scholars and their peers on the island of Ireland who will be in the audience."
(BMcC)
Among other things, he was to have participated in an event marking the 10th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement.
Those still expected to participate include Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, Senator George Mitchell and the negotiators of the Good Friday Agreement.
Trina Vargo, President of the US-Ireland Alliance, the organisation holding the April 10th Belfast event, said: "It is an historic occasion and while we would have welcomed President Clinton's participation, we are looking forward to this opportunity to bring together the negotiators on one stage for the benefit of the George Mitchell Scholars and their peers on the island of Ireland who will be in the audience."
(BMcC)
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