President Obama will welcome Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny of Ireland to the White House on Tuesday, March 15th,
to
celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and to discuss issues of mutual
concern.
The United States and Ireland enjoy a strong relationship; deep
cultural, historic, and people-to-people bonds; and a shared commitment
to advancing global peace, security, and prosperity.
In the morning, the Vice President will host the Taoiseach for
breakfast at the Naval Observatory, and the President and Vice President
will meet with the Taoiseach in the Oval Office. That afternoon, the
President will host a reception to celebrate his eighth
St. Patrick’s Day at the White House. During the reception, the
President and Taoiseach will participate in the annual Shamrock ceremony
started by President Truman.
Also on March 15th, the Vice
President will meet with First Minister Arlene Foster
and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland at the
White House to discuss the Stormont House and Fresh Start agreements and
progress being made toward building a peaceful and prosperous future
for the people of Northern Ireland.
St. Patrick’s
Day is being celebrated at the White House early this year as the
Taoiseach must attend an important European Council meeting in Brussels
on March 17th.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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