Chris Heaton-Harris is leaving for the five-day trip to Washington, Boston and New York during which he will also attempt to drum up investment opportunities for Northern Ireland.
He will also use the opportunity to highlight his efforts to break the political stalemate at Stormont and focus on the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which will be marked by celebrations on both sides of the Atlantic. They will discuss the upcoming Trade and Investment event in Northern Ireland, announced in the autumn statement, and further opportunities to showcase the region's high-tech business environment.
"The US has been pivotal in supporting Northern Ireland. I greatly value our partnership and look forward to deepening our collaboration, especially in areas of trade and investment.