Robinson and McGuinness meet President Clinton

First Minister Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA have met with President Bill Clinton at the University of Ulster Magee Campus, today.

President Clinton is visiting Northern Ireland ahead of next month's Economic Conference to be hosted by the US State Department in Washington DC.

Following the meeting Mr Robinson said: During our meeting President Clinton once again outlined the US Administration’s continuing commitment to helping us achieve our goal of a vibrant and dynamic economy. In recent years the US has become an important and influential friend to us.

The importance of the role the US plays in helping us achieve our trade and investment goals should not be underestimated, I have no doubt that the Economic Conference to be held in Washington in October will generate further investment here.”

Mr McGuinness said: It is clear that President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton remain committed to developing the local economy. The spotlight that will shine on us at the Economic Conference will provide an unprecedented opportunity to highlight potential investment opportunities here to US investors.

President Clinton’s personal contribution to achieving Peace was unprecedented and unparalleled. We will always be grateful to both him and Secretary of State Clinton for the enormous contribution that they have made and continue to make here.”

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