Joe Biden has confirmed he will visit Northern Ireland just days after snubbing an invitation to attend King Charles III’s Coronation.
The 46th US President will travel to Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement between April 11 and April 12.
The 80-year-old, who is very proud of his Irish roots, will then visit the Republic of Ireland from April 12 to April 14.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement: “President Biden will first travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland from April 11-12 to mark the tremendous progress since the signing of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago and to underscore the readiness of the United States to support Northern Ireland’s vast economic potential to the benefit of all communities.
“The President will then travel to Ireland from April 12-14. He will discuss our close cooperation on the full range of shared global challenges.
“He will also hold various engagements, including in Dublin, County Louth, and County Mayo, where he will deliver an address to celebrate the deep, historic ties that link our countries and people. Additional information about the trip will be forthcoming.”
