Summary
- British PM Keir Starmer met with Irish Premier Simon Harris to reset relations between the two countries after tensions post-Brexit
- Starmer’s visit marks the first by a British leader to Ireland in five years, signaling a desire to deepen economic and security relations
- Efforts are being made to solidify relations with Ireland and the EU, without seeking re-entry into the EU but aiming to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal
- The leaders also participated in a business roundtable to explore trade benefits, highlighting the economic relationship worth around 120 billion euros