A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister welcomed
US President Biden to the United Kingdom for a meeting in Belfast
today.
“The leaders reflected on the
legacy of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, which was signed
25 years ago this week. They agreed that this anniversary is a
moment to celebrate the progress that Northern Ireland has made
over the last quarter of a century and to recommit to building an
even brighter future for Northern
Ireland.
“The Prime Minister thanked
President Biden for the role the US people and businesses have
played in Northern Ireland's prosperity, with billions of pounds
of investment creating tens of thousands of
jobs.
“The Prime Minister and President
Biden both expressed their sincere hope that the institutions in
Northern Ireland will be restored as soon as
possible.
“The Prime Minister and President
Biden discussed the wider relationship between the UK and the
US.
“They agreed that manipulation of
global markets by authoritarian leaders demonstrates, more than
ever, the need for likeminded partners to work together to
support the economic health and security of our
nations.
“The leaders said that the thriving
trade relationship between the UK and US demonstrates we are
doing just that.
“They looked forward to discussing
the issue of economic security further during the G7 Summit next
month and the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington DC in
June.
“They also agreed on the importance
of using global forums like the G7 and G20 to challenge economic
coercion and market manipulation, and promote the economic
well-being of our countries.”
