Major security operation in Belfast ahead of Biden visitĭozens of police officers and secret service vehicles descended on Belfast on Tuesday morning in a major security operation ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit, PA report.īedford Street was closed to traffic, along with several side streets surrounding the Grand Central Hotel.
Mr Biden will also travel to the Republic of Ireland, where he will carry out a number of engagements during his four-day stay, including visiting Co Louth and Co Mayo, from where his ancestors hail. It is expected that Mr Biden will hold a meeting with Northern Ireland's main political parties before the Ulster University talk. The visit coincides with the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which largely brought an end to the Troubles, in Northern Ireland in 1998. The two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting on Wednesday before Mr Biden gives an address at Ulster University's new £350m Belfast campus. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met the US president off Air Force One. Mr Biden is expected to meet with Stormont's main political parties as part of a visit he said will underscore his nation's "commitment to preserving peace and encouraging prosperity" in Northern Ireland, PA report. Translink has also said that the visit may impact their services in the Belfast city centre area on both Tuesday and Wednesday. "Police will be on the ground facilitating pedestrians and businesses in the area will be operating as usual." Monday 10 April until Wednesday afternoon, 12 April. Read more: All details for President's arrival in Northern IrelandĪ PSNI spokesperson said: "Motorists are advised that there will be no vehicular access to James Street, Franklin Street, Bedford Street and Clarence Street West in Belfast city centre from around 2pm.
Motorists have been warned to expect some traffic disruption during the President's visit. His visit marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Mr Biden arrived in Belfast shortly after 9pm on April 11, and will leave for the next stage of his tour to the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday. US President Joe Biden arrived in Northern Ireland on Tuesday evening.
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