U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Welcomes Vote on the Hillsborough Agreement

Belfast, Northern Ireland

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U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s vote by the Northern Ireland Assembly on the Hillsborough Agreement and praised the decision to move forward with the devolution of policing and justice powers.

“The vote by the Northern Ireland Assembly builds on the important agreement that was announced last month, and I congratulate the Northern Ireland political leadership on this significant achievement.“

“Building on this momentum, next week First Minister Robinson, deputy First Minister McGuinness and Minister Foster will join me in the U.S. on a multi-city visit. They will meet with Secretary Clinton, the leaders of major U.S. Corporations and attend several large-scale events highlighting the investment opportunities in Northern Ireland. At the same time, over a dozen Northern Ireland companies will take part in a trade mission to the U.S. where they will meet with new potential trade partners.”

“I look forward to continuing to work with Minister Foster, Invest Northern Ireland and other key partners in promoting the region as one of the world’s premier locations for inward investment.”