British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed a "new era" for UK-Irish relations, adding that both countries have "turned a page on turbulent years".
During his opening remarks at the UK-Ireland summit in Liverpool, Mr Starmer said that the world had changed considerably since both countries last set out a bilateral vision in 2012.
Today both governments agreed to a new programme of cooperation called UK-Ireland 2030.
After meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin for a bilateral discussion over dinner last night, Mr Starmer met with him again this morning for the first annual UK-Ireland summit.
During opening remarks, Mr Starmer hailed a "new era" in the relationship between both counties.
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Mr Martin paid tribute to Mr Starmer's work to bring peace to Ukraine, describing him as a "centre of gravity" in an uncertain world.
Today both governments agreed to closer co-operation across a range of areas such the development of offshore wind, security and trade.
Speaking to RTÉ News, Mr Starmer described it as a really successful summit, where a huge amount of progress was made.
He said that he was personally and politically committed to the summit, which he believes will bring befits to citizens in both countries.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, UK Ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston said Mr Starmer and Mr Martin discussed Ukraine over dinner last night, adding, "it's clear that there is a lot of work to be done to get a plan and to get a presence which would produce a durable peace to deter future Russian aggression.
"But we’re absolutely committed to play our part in it, and I know the Irish Government has said it’s ready to consider playing an important part in the activities as well."
Separately, the Taoiseach will attend a special European Council meeting in Brussels organised to discuss the situation in Ukraine and European defence.
