British Irish Council Summit takes place on Island today

Friday, 28 November 2014 00:00

The Isle of Man is hosting the British-Irish Council Summit for the third time today.

Government is welcoming leaders and ministers from the UK and Irish Governments, devolved administrators of the Scottish and Welsh governments, the Northern Ireland Executive and the governments of Jersey and Guernsey.

The BIC was established under the terms of the Good Friday peace agreement to develop positive links between members.

Its 23rd summit will focus on the economic state of member administrations and the importance of digital inclusion.

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