Biden in Belfast: Marking 25 Years of the Good Friday Agreement
A Milestone Anniversary
This week, US President Joe Biden will embark on a historic visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, a pivotal moment that transformed the region and brought an end to decades of conflict.
The Road to Reconciliation
The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on April 10, 1998, following years of intense negotiations between the UK and Irish governments, political parties in Northern Ireland, and international mediators.
It marked a watershed in the Northern Ireland peace process and laid the foundation for a shared future for the people of the region, putting an end to the Troubles, a period of bloody sectarian violence that had claimed thousands of lives.
The agreement introduced power-sharing arrangements, devolved government to Northern Ireland, and established cross-border cooperation with the Republic of Ireland, paving the way for a lasting peace.
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