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Record of a Strand Two meeting (inaugural meeting) on 7 October 1997 at 14.30

Writing Peace: David Trimble Collection

This document is a summary record of the inaugural strand two meeting that took place on 7 October 1997. The British Government emphasized the importance of addressing relationships within the island of Ireland, acknowledging the contentious nature of these discussions but highlighting the potential for a peaceful future. The Irish Government expressed gratitude for the progress made and urged all parties to move beyond fixed positions to achieve a lasting settlement, emphasizing the importance of North/South cooperation. Various political parties, including Alliance, Labour, NIWC, PUP, Sinn Féin, SDLP, UDP, and UUP, presented their opening statements, each outlining their perspectives on identity, constitutional matters, and the need for cooperation, while also addressing the importance of respectful dialogue and the challenges ahead.

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077a
Oct
13
1997
Lever Arch File 08
88 1971 - 1998
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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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