Archibald to strengthen trade, investment and tourism
links during US visit
Economy Minister Dr has travelled to America
to promote Northern Ireland as a leading location for innovation,
investment and international trade, as well as a great place to
visit.
The Minister is visiting Boston and New York where, along with
officials from Invest NI, she will meet with senior executives
from key US investors, and will engage with business leaders,
potential new investors and industry networks. In addition,
at a Tourism Ireland event, she will meet with leading American
travel industry representatives to promote the north as a ‘must
see' destination for American visitors to Ireland.
Speaking from Boston the Minister said: “The United
States remains one of our most important sources of inward
investment with almost 300 US-owned businesses employing almost
32,000 people here. But investment is not a one-way process. Many
companies from the north have also expanded into the US, creating
jobs and driving innovation. Companies like Almac, Mallaghan
Engineering and Randox are growing their presence in North
America, underlining the mutual benefits of trade and
investment.
“Strengthening these relationships is central to
delivering my Economic Plan and this week I will reinforce the
north's position as an attractive, competitive, and strategic
location for US businesses, while also supporting our companies
to succeed internationally.”
The Minister added: “I will also be promoting our
fantastic tourism offering to key players from the US travel
industry. The United States is an extremely important
market for our tourism sector and I am determined to continue to
grow American visitor numbers to our regions in the years
ahead.”
The Minister will deliver keynote speeches at business events in
both cities, highlighting the economic benefits of dual market
access, Northern Ireland's world-class talent, and the
opportunities for US companies to invest and expand.
Highlighting the significance of US-NI relations, Kieran
Donoghue, CEO of Invest NI said: “US companies play a vital role
in Northern Ireland's economy, investing in key sectors such as
financial services, cybersecurity, technology, and advanced
manufacturing. Many of our leading investors, including Citi,
Seagate, and Aflac, continue to reinvest and grow their
operations in Northern Ireland, demonstrating confidence in our
highly skilled workforce, business-friendly environment, and
unique dual market access proposition.
“Northern Ireland is open for business, whether its US firms
looking to establish or expand operations here, or local
companies growing internationally. Invest NI remains committed to
fostering new partnerships, driving investment, and ensuring our
economy continues to thrive on the global stage.”
