Joe Biden to meet Rishi Sunak before keynote speech at Ulster University

President expected to emphasise US's commitment to ensuring peace in Northern Ireland as he begins visit to island of Ireland

Joe Biden will hold a meeting with Rishi Sunak in Belfast on Wednesday before a keynote speech in which he is expected to emphasise the US's commitment to ensuring lasting peace and prosperity for Northern Ireland.

US officials said the president would be underscoring the readiness of the United States to support Northern Ireland's vast economic potential to the benefit of all communities" with the prospect of major investments if power-sharing is restored in Stormont.