Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Michael Higgins of Ireland
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland in Dublin. The presidents affirmed the deep and enduring ties that link the United States and Ireland, culturally, politically, and economically. They reflected on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, underscoring their steadfast support for preserving and expanding its peace dividend. Following the meeting, President Biden participated in a tree planting ceremony, and he rang the Peace Bell, which was installed in 2008 to mark the tenth anniversary of the Agreement.
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