Biden says he intends to visit Northern Ireland for peace anniversary


U.S. President Joe Biden participates in a bilateral meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites, in San Diego, California U.S. March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis

SAN DIEGO, California (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he accepted an invitation by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to visit Northern Ireland in April for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which largely brought an end to political violence there.

At a summit to launch the next phase of the AUKUS defense agreement between the United States, Australia and Britain, Sunak asked Biden if he would attend the celebrations.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

New Dutch PM Jetten faces uphill task as minority government installed
Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa region killed two people, injured three
US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday
British national among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash
Powerful winter storm shuts schools, disrupts travel across US Northeast
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: 'a deal is a deal'
South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove 'victory' banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked
Cop turned crime boss, Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera leaves bloody legacy
Exclusive-New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss

Others Also Read