British-Irish Council

The British-Irish Council is a body created by the Belfast Agreement. Its membership includes representatives from throughout the British Isles. Its stated aim is to "promote the harmonious and mutually beneficial development of the totality of relationships among the peoples of these islands."

Participants are:

• the Bailiwick of Guernsey
• the Government of Ireland
• the Bailiwick of Jersey
• the Isle of Man
• the Northern Ireland Executive
• the Scottish Executive
• the Government of the United Kingdom
• the National Assembly for Wales

The council meets in two formats. Heads of government meet in two British-Irish council summits per year. Additionally, there are regular meetings that deal with specific sectors of discussion and are attended by the appropriate ministers.

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