Maximizing Trading Advantages: The North South Ministerial Council’s Trade and Business Development Meeting in Armagh

The North South Ministerial Council held a Trade and Business Development Sectoral Meeting in Armagh, with Economy Minister Conor Murphy emphasizing the importance of working together to maximize the trading advantages offered by the north’s unique arrangements. He reiterated his commitment to collaboration to enable businesses from various sectors to leverage new trading opportunities and realize his economic vision of a highly productive, zero-carbon, and regionally balanced economy with quality employment opportunities.

During the meeting, an update was provided on the work of InterTradeIreland, which supports cross-border trade and cooperation through various programs and financial initiatives. Minister Murphy commended the progress made by InterTradeIreland in strengthening trade between the two jurisdictions and announced an increase in its resources to meet growing demand.

The North South Ministerial Council released a Joint Communique detailing the decisions made during the Trade and Business Development Sectoral Meeting. For updates on news from the Department for the Economy, media can follow their social media channels. Media inquiries can be directed to the Department for the Economy Press Office, with an out-of-hours service available for urgent queries.