In a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council in Armagh, Economy Minister Conor Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to working together with the south to maximize the trading advantages offered by the north’s unique arrangements. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between businesses from various sectors to leverage new trading opportunities and protect the all-island economy through the Windsor Framework.
During the meeting, an update was provided on the work of InterTradeIreland, which supports cross-border trade and cooperation through various programs and financial initiatives. Minister Murphy commended InterTradeIreland for its progress in strengthening trade between the two jurisdictions and announced an increase in its resources to meet growing demand.
The North South Ministerial Council released a Joint Communique detailing the decisions made during the Trade and Business Development Sectoral Meeting. The Department for the Economy provides updates on their social media channels for those interested in following news from this department. Media inquiries can be directed to their Press Office, with an out-of-hours service available for urgent queries.
