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British Government's opening remarks to opening plenary meeting, 27 January 1997

Writing Peace: David Trimble Collection

In the opening remarks at the plenary session on 27 January 1997, the British Government representative highlighted the increased tempo of the PIRA's violent campaign and the strain on the Loyalist ceasefire, emphasizing the serious threat to life and property. Despite these challenges, the representative noted a growing recognition among parties and the Irish Government of the need for a democratic alternative to violence, and a shared determination to make progress in the talks. The British Government expressed optimism about the potential for agreement on decommissioning and proposed further bilateral discussions to advance the negotiations, reaffirming their commitment to achieving lasting peace and political stability in Northern Ireland. [Possibly a speech made by Michael Ancram]

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1997
Lever Arch File 05
121 1991 - 1997
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McClay Library and Archives, Queen's University Belfast, digitized by the Quill Project at https://quillproject.net/resource_collections/384/.

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