High-level discussions have taken place between U.S. and U.K. officials regarding the strategic relationship between the two countries and the AUKUS partnership. The Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Steve Baker, has been appointed to an additional role in the Cabinet Office, responsible for Windsor Framework Implementation. The U.S. has emphasized its support for peace and economic cooperation in Northern Ireland, with a focus on the potential for economic growth and prosperity in the region.
Ministerial appointment: @SteveBakerFRSA appointed minister of state at the cabinet office alongside his role at Northern Ireland office https://t.co/oyv2yxidb0
🙏 A huge thanks to colleagues from EU Affairs, business, trade & enterprise at the Houses of the Oireachtas today! 🤝 Lots of common ground and common interest to share as we advance our @CommonsBTC enquiry on export-led growth! @OireachtasNews https://t.co/0Qjz7NzEUA
No 10 says @SteveBakerFRSA has been appointed Minister of State in the Cabinet Office, in addition to his current role in the NIO. He will be responsible for “Windsor Framework Implementation” on top of his other duties as NIO Minister
NI minister Steve Baker gets additional role as ,inister of State in the Cabinet Office, "responsible for Windsor Framework Implementation, in addition to his role as Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office" - Downing St statement.
Productive discussions this week with the Sec. of State for #NorthernIreland @chhcalling, Tánaiste @MichealMartinTD, & Members of the @CommonsNIAC. Northern Ireland has immense potential for economic growth & I look forward continuing to see NI prosper in the spirit of the #GFA. https://t.co/oICsimZyLr
Ireland is an important U.S. ally. Today I joined some of my colleagues to meet with Ireland's Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs. We had an engaging, productive conversation about how we can support peace in Northern Ireland as well as economic cooperation. https://t.co/OemgKW1Ow8
We were pleased to welcome the Minister of State for Northern Ireland, @SteveBakerFRSA MP to our Headquarters in Belfast this afternoon for a briefing on the energy transition. Read more: https://t.co/rrgm8LKfoH https://t.co/AWQhBljmYR
Enjoyed my conversation with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland @chhcalling and British Ambassador to the United States @KarenPierceUK. We discussed the strategic relationship between the UK and America and the importance of ensuring the success of the AUKUS partnership. https://t.co/AtQB5WHf1o