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Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Mr. Charlie Flanagan, TD, to meet today with US Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry
- Issues to be discussed include Northern Ireland, the UK’s exit from the EU, and the situation in Syria
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Charlie Flanagan, TD, will this morning meet with US Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry in Co. Tipperary for discussions on a range of issues.
Speaking in advance of today’s meeting, Minister Flanagan said:
“While I have had the opportunity to meet with Secretary of State Kerry on several occasions, this is my first opportunity to welcome him to Ireland, and to the beautiful Glen of Aherlow, for bilateral discussions.
We will be discussing developments in the Northern Ireland Peace Process, and I am pleased Secretary Kerry will be joined at the meeting by Senator Gary Hart, his special envoy to Northern Ireland.
“We will also talk about the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union and will be discussing developments in the Middle East, specifically in Syria.
“As regards bilateral issues between Ireland and the US, I intend raising the issue of immigration reform in the United States, including relief for the undocumented Irish in the US and greater opportunities for Irish citizens to migrate to the US.”
Immediately following his engagement with Minister Flanagan, Secretary of State Kerry will attend an awards ceremony hosted by the Tipperary Peace Convention, at which he will be presented with the 2015 Tipperary International Peace Award. Minister Flanagan will also attend and speak at that event.