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Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 4 March 1998 at 11.25

Writing Peace: George J. Mitchell Collection

The document is a summary record of a Liaison subcommittee meeting on confidence-building measures held on March 4, 1998. The Chairman condemned recent sectarian killings and emphasized the need for peace and reconciliation. Discussions focused on cultural issues, particularly the Irish language and Ulster-Scots heritage. Various parties expressed their views on cultural diversity, funding for cultural traditions, and the importance of promoting cultural parity of esteem. The document also includes statements condemning violence, proposals for cultural diversity, and recommendations for government support of cultural initiatives. Discussions touched on issues such as education, media, funding disparities between cultures, and the need for a more inclusive and pluralist society. Participants highlighted the importance of recognizing and respecting all cultural identities in Northern Ireland.

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1998
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Subseries 2 (M202.7.2) Commission Documents (1995-1998), Series 7 (M202.7) Northern Ireland Records (1995-2008), George J. Mitchell Papers, George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine, digitized by the Quill Project at https://quillproject.net/resource_collections/125.

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