The Joint Communique issued on 29 July 1997, by the British and Irish Governments, following their meeting in Dublin, outlines their commitment to commence substantive political negotiations on 15 September 1997. The communique, involving the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Ray Burke, TD, and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Dr Mo Mowlam, MP, among others, welcomed the restoration of the PIRA ceasefire and emphasized the importance of inclusive talks based on peaceful methods and democratic principles. The document details a program of activities and consultations with other participants to prepare for the upcoming negotiations, including addressing decommissioning issues and establishing an Independent Commission. The governments reaffirmed their commitment to the proposals on decommissioning and aimed to build wider support for these measures in the context of meaningful and inclusive political negotiations.
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