Investment summit a success despite political instability

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Around 200 investors from across the world are attending the event in Belfast.

The NI Investment Summit is taking place over two days in Belfast

Around 200 investors from across the world, including the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, are attending the summit at the ICC. Political leaders were among the crowd which filled the seats and standing room at the back as Mr Heaton-Harris said he expects progress around Stormont “very soon”.

“I know it will require courage on all sides to prioritise reconciliation and prosperity over division, but I know this can be done because it was done in spades 25 years ago to deliver the foundation of peace and prosperity here in Northern Ireland.”The summit was first announced during events to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

He said: “About 500 of the tangible benefits are sat next door, because lots of people are in that room because they see benefits for their businesses to invest in Northern Ireland because of what the Windsor Framework is bringing. “I also think what they are seeing is a huge Government presence to demonstrate that, working together, we can bring lots of opportunities for businesses here.Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch said all parties in Northern Ireland are represented at the event.

 

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