Ni politicians praise a “good commitment” with the American president

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The vice-minister of Ni, Emma Little-Pegengelly, met President Trump at Capitol Hill from Washington

Donald Trump has taken “significant interest” in Northern Ireland during commitments with politicians in Washington, said Deputy Prime Minister.

Emma Little-Pegengelly, as well as the Minister of Communities Gordon Lyons and the president of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Edwin Poots, met the American president during a lunch of Saint-Patrick in Capitol Hill.

Little-Pengelly said that she and the president had discussed “long and narrow ties” between the two nations.

“It's a good opportunity for me to speak for Northern Ireland … to make sure we are part of the conversation this week,” she added.

A number of politicians from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland went to the American capital for the annual celebrations of Saint-Patrick.

“Historical relationship”

Addressing the BBC News Ni BBC NE Ni, the Vice-Prime Minister's program said that events allowed Northern Ireland “unrivaled access” to some of the most influential leaders in the world, including the president.

“We had a very good discussion with President Trump,” she said.

“We talked about our common desire to see peace in Ukraine, but of course, we continued to speak of Northern Ireland, these long-standing and narrow links that we had with the United States for a considerable time, how can we rely on this advance.”

Little-Pengelly said that the president also briefly talked about the “historic relationship” between the United States and Northern Ireland, and referred to Portrush welcoming one of the most prestigious golf championships later this year-the open.

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MP FIRST MINSTER presented Trump a personalized flag of the Royal Portrush Golf Club before the open championship of this year

Earlier Wednesday, the American president said he was not aware that some political parties boycotted the celebrations of Saint-Patrick in the White House.

Some political parties – Sinn fine, the Social Democratic Party and the Labor Party (SDLP) and the Alliance – previously excluded from events in Washington on the position of the Trump administration on Gaza.

Asked about the boycotts, Trump replied: “I did not hear that, I really did not hear that.”

Little-Pengelly said that she “disagreed” with the boycott of the celebrations of Prime Minister Michelle O'Neill, adding that she “should have been here”.

“I am sure that Michelle O'Neill could disagree with the fact that I am here, but I represent here the government of Northern Ireland, I represent the inhabitants of Northern Ireland here,” she told BBC's Good Morning Ulster.

“I am absolutely comfortable with my decision to come here and, as I said, to introduce yourself, to speak and to make sure that I defend Northern Ireland on every occasion.

“This is my role, I believe that is what the inhabitants of Northern Ireland expect from me.”

The voice of Northern Ireland “ heard '' in the United States

The secretary of Northern Ireland, who is also in Washington for the celebrations of Saint-Patrick, congratulated the “strong link” between Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United States.

Hilary Benn said the United States is a country that has been built “in significant” by Ireland.

“There is a rally of special relations and the heat that was obvious in the speeches we heard by President Trump and Michel Martin was palpable,” he told BBC News Ni.

“It is a relationship that really has an impact over time, it's not just a question of celebrations.”

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The secretary of Ni, Hilary Benn, says that there are “huge opportunities” for American companies that invest in Northern Ireland

Benn said that the voice of Northern Ireland had “clearly” “was heard in Washington, with his presence and that of the deputy.

“My work as Secretary of State is to make sure that the voice of Northern Ireland, the interests of Northern Ireland are heard in the discussions I have with representatives of the administration and the many American companies that have already invested in Northern Ireland,” he added.

The Secretary of State said that Access from Northern Ireland to the United Kingdom and EU markets through the Windsor framework made him attractive for American investors.

“My mission is to encourage people to come, to look, to see, to believe and the history of American investment in Northern Ireland is very, very considerable.”

Taoiseach meeting Trump

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The Taoiseach carried out the traditional shamrock gift ceremony in the White House on Wednesday

Asked his reaction to Trump ignoring that some parts had decided to boycott the events, Martin said: “I will not comment on this.

“I note that there was a strong presence in northern Ireland at lunch. I saw Hilary Benn there, the secretary of state of the North,” he told journalists.

The Taoiseach said that the question of peace in the Middle East and in Ukraine appeared at the meeting, Martin saying that there were lessons from Northern Ireland which can be applied.

“He was interested in Northern Ireland in terms of peace there, how things are held, and I talked about the importance of reconciliation and how reconciliation is a continuous journey for all of us,” he told journalists after the White House meeting.

“We have applied some of the lessons of this to Ukraine and the Middle East. So, on the whole, a very positive commitment -I thought -.”

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