Irish President speaks of ‘strong ties’ with Scotland as visit gets under way

Irish President Catherine Connolly has commenced a four-day official visit to Scotland, emphasising the strong ties between the two nations. The diplomatic itinerary begins on Wednesday with formal talks involving First Minister John Swinney. This visit serves to reinforce the existing relationship and cooperation between Ireland and Scotland through high-level governmental discussions. The President's engagement focuses on maintaining these critical bilateral links during her scheduled stay, ensuring continued diplomatic alignment and mutual support between the regions.