A number of key architects of the deal as well as current politicians gathered for a commemorative event at Stormont
Current political leaders in Northern Ireland need to act with the same “courage and vision” as those who secured the Good Friday Agreement, the man who chaired the 1998 negotiations has said.
He said: “The people supported, worked for and established a democratic, peaceful process as their preferred form of governance. They rejected violence as a way to resolve their differences.”He added: “But they did what was right for the people they represented and history will judge them favourably.”
“Current leaders can and must do whatever is necessary to preserve peace, to restore self-government to Northern Ireland, to ensure for those they represent freedom, hope and opportunity for all.” A number of Northern Ireland politicians who helped to negotiate the peace deal also addressed the event.
Referring to a number of young people who took part in the ceremony, former Ulster Unionist leader Lord Empey said: “They are the second generation that has grown up in this country who have no working knowledge of what violence and our Troubles meant.Former SDLP leader Mark Durkan said those who negotiated the agreement provided a lesson for today.
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