First Minister Peter Robinson MP, MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA have extended their congratulations to this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner Martti Ahtisaari.
Mr Robinson said: “This is recognition for a man who over three decades has been working towards resolving conflicts across the world including here in Northern Ireland"
Mr McGuinness said:“Martti Ahtisaari has earned a reputation as a diplomat of exceptional talent. From the horn of Africa throughout Europe, Asia and of course here in Ireland his efforts have contributed greatly to bringing peace to many regions riven by conflict.”
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