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O’Neill and Little-Pengelly thank Joe Biden for support at St Patrick’s event

Source: PA Wire

US President Joe Biden has been told by Stormont’s leaders that they appreciate his support during a “positive” meeting at a St Patrick’s Day reception.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met Mr Biden at the White House on Sunday as the traditional March 17 events rounded off a week of engagements.

Ms O’Neill said business figures, while Ms Little-Pengelly said the week had been “key” for extending relationships in the US.

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