Next week, it has been verified that Vice President Joe Biden will deliver a keynote address at Ulster University’s newly opened Belfast campus.
He is visiting Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to commemorate the Good Friday Agreement’s 25th anniversary.
On Wednesday, he will deliver a speech at UU’s £350m campus, which is believed to be his only engagement in Northern Ireland.
This afternoon, he is anticipated to depart Northern Ireland.
During his four-day trip, Mr. Biden will also attend events in Dublin, County Louth, and County Mayo.
Prof. Paul Bartholomew, vice-chancellor and president of the University of Ulster announced the Belfast speech by stating that the institution was “looking forward to what will be a very special day in [its] history and to hosting President Biden on his first visit to Northern Ireland since becoming president.”
The university’s campus in Belfast, which opened last fall,
“truly reflects the hope and promise” of the Good Friday Agreement, as well as “our aspirations for a positive, prosperous, and sustainable future for all,” he added.
It is believed that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will join Mr. Biden in Northern Ireland.
The Louth County Council verified on Saturday that Vice President Biden will visit the Northern Ireland border towns of Dundalk and Carlingford.
According to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, his trip to the Republic of Ireland could include receptions at Farmleigh House and Dublin Castle.
It is also believed that President Trump will confer with Michael D. Higgins at the Irish presidential residence, ras an Uachtaráin.
John Kirby, a spokesman for the White House, stated that Mr. Biden was anticipated to address the Oireachtas (the Irish parliament) on Thursday.
Following John F. Kennedy on 28 June 1963, Ronald Reagan on 4 June 1984, and Bill Clinton on 1 December 1995, he will be the fourth US president to do so.
‘Looking forwards’
Mr. Biden will also be in County Mayo on Friday, where he will deliver a speech in front of St. Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina.
Leo Varadkar, the Irish prime minister, stated that he was “delighted” that Vice President Biden would be visiting Ireland.
“During a recent conversation at the White House, Vice President Biden emphasized that in commemorating the Good Friday Agreement, we should look forward, not backward,” he said.
The involvement of the United States and Mr. Biden in particular had been “crucial” to the Irish peace process, he added.
The BBC News According to Northern Ireland, US special envoy for Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III will accompany President Biden on his visit.
This will be his first journey to Northern Ireland since assuming his current position in December.
It is believed that Mr. Kennedy will remain in Northern Ireland for several days following President Biden’s trip to the Republic of Ireland.
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stated on Thursday that the visit would necessitate a security operation of a magnitude not seen in Northern Ireland since the 2013 G8 summit.
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