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<p>The Government is fully committed to the British Irish Council as a forum to maintain
and strengthen relations between member administrations.</p><p> </p><p>At the recent
meeting of the British Irish Council on 9 and 10 November 2017, Ministers reaffirmed
their commitment to the Council and its role in promoting harmonious and mutually
beneficial relationships across these islands as set out in the 1998 Belfast Agreement.
The Council agreed that political developments across Member Administrations underlined
the importance of this unique forum to share views and strengthen relationships. The
Council looked forward to the restoration of the devolved institutions in Northern
Ireland as soon as possible. This remains the Government’s priority.</p>
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