10.04.1998
The Belfast (Good Friday Agreement) signed by the UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Dr Mo Mowlam, the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern and the Tánaiste, David Andrews, 10 April 1998, Catalogue ref: FO 93/171/33
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Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland
The British and Irish Governments:
Welcoming the strong commitment to the Agreement reached on 10th April 1998 by themselves and other participants in the multi-party talks and set out in Annex 1 to this agreement (hereinafter “the Multi-Party Agreement”);
Considering that the Multi-Party agreement offers an opportunity for a new beginning in relationships within Northern Ireland, within the island of Ireland and between the peoples of these islands;
Wishing to develop still further the unique relationship between their peoples and the close co-operation between their countries as friendly neighbours and as partners in the European Union;
Reaffirming their commitment to the principles of partnership, equality and mutual respect and to the protection of civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights in their respective jurisdictions;
Have agreed as follows:
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In witness thereof the undersigned, being duly authorised thereto by the respective Governments, have signed this Agreement.
Done in two originals at Belfast on the 10th day of April 1998.
For the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Tony Blair
Marjorie Mo Mowlam
For the Government of Ireland
Bertie Ahern
David Andrews