PM call with Taoiseach Miche谩l Martin: 26 October 2022
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to the Irish Taoiseach Miche谩l Martin this evening.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Taoiseach Miche谩l Martin this evening.
The leaders agreed on the vital importance of a strong relationship between the UK and Ireland and expressed their determination to build on that friendship in the coming months.
The Prime Minister welcomed Ireland鈥檚 ongoing support for Ukraine, and the leaders agreed on the importance of continued international unity in the face of Putin鈥檚 aggression.
Discussing the Northern Ireland Protocol, the Prime Minister set out that his preference remained a negotiated outcome and hoped all parties would approach the current challenges with pragmatism and goodwill.
The leaders agreed on the urgent need for a functioning executive in Northern Ireland.
Both undertook to continue discussions in the coming weeks and months.