00:00The relationship between the UK and Ireland matters so much on every single level.
00:07Close to home, as co-custodians of the Good Friday Agreement,
00:12we are working together to uphold its principles as we approach the 30th anniversary next year.
00:19In Europe, we are looking forward to a UK-EU summit later this year
00:26and with Ireland in the presidency wanting to take further steps to deepen the relationship with Europe.
00:35And then, behold, if I could say to you, on behalf of everybody in the Coalition of the Willing,
00:41the role that you have played working with us to support Ukraine through this difficult time,
00:46we appreciate that too.
00:49From here, we will go to the oldest Irish club in the United Kingdom,
00:55which happens to be in Makerfield.
00:57The Brian Burrough, and I know people there, and we'll be so pleased to see you.
01:01And actually, you know, here in the Northwest, but across the UK,
01:05so many people have Irish connections, and they will be so pleased to see you with us today.
01:11So, you are extremely welcome.
