The Irish Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, downplayed on Sunday the statements of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, in support of the reunification of Ireland and considered that there has been an “exaggerated” reaction.
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“The president’s words have not been a surprise to me. He believes that unity is the logical way to configure the island”, Martin told the press, after having lunch with the U.S. leader.
Trump is visiting Ireland to attend a golf tournament.
During the meeting, Martin explained to the U.S. president the 1998 Good Friday Agreement and the political evolution recorded since then. “I think if everyone remains calm and keeps perspective, we will move forward from there,” said the Irish prime minister.
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The controversy, mainly in the United Kingdom, arose after Trump expressed on Saturday his support for the unification of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, a territory currently under London’s sovereignty.
On Sunday, the U.S. leader insisted on his position and said that “it is natural that the two Irelands be together”.
