2026年1月22日,英国部长们在贝尔法斯特会见了北爱尔兰领导人,以推动在东西方理事会召开之前在教育、贸易和筹资方面开展合作。 UK ministers met Northern Ireland leaders in Belfast on Jan. 22, 2026, to boost collaboration on education, trade, and funding ahead of the East-West Council.

英国政府部长于2026年1月22日在贝尔法斯特东西方理事会召开前会见了北爱尔兰领导人,并访问了学校,重点是联合王国各地的协作。 UK government ministers met with Northern Ireland leaders and visited schools ahead of the East-West Council in Belfast on January 22, 2026, focusing on collaboration across the UK. 这次会议是根据《捍卫联盟指令文件》设立的理事会的一部分,讨论了共同的挑战,包括为内部市场贸易提供1 660万英镑的一揽子供资,为联合王国国际贸易间贸易组织提供225万英镑,以及一项改善阅读的学校结对试点。 The meeting, part of the council established under the Safeguarding the Union command paper, addressed shared challenges including a £16.6 million funding package for internal market trade, £2.25 million for Intertrade UK, and a school twinning pilot to improve reading. 北爱尔兰办事处的连接基金提供多达500 000英镑的赠款,在2月12日之前仍然开放申请。 The Northern Ireland Office’s Connect Fund, offering up to £500,000 in grants, remains open for applications until February 12. 部长们强调在财政援助之外加强关系、教育合作和支持。 Ministers emphasized strengthening relationships, education cooperation, and support beyond financial aid.