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[global network report] according to afp, british prime minister starmer will visit the irish capital dublin on saturday (september 7) and meet with irish prime minister simon harris. the report said that this is the first visit to ireland by a british leader in five years. the visit comes at a time when london hopes to rebuild its damaged relationship with eu countries after britain's "brexit".

according to afp, the visit was described by downing street as a "historic moment in british-irish relations", marking a further warming of relations between the two countries which had experienced friction during the previous conservative government.

regarding the content of the meeting between starmer and simon harris, afp said that the two sides are expected to reaffirm the belfast agreement (also known as the good friday agreement) reached in 1998 and reaffirm their commitment to reconciliation in northern ireland. in addition, starmer also plans to meet with irish business leaders in dublin to encourage the strengthening of bilateral trade and investment.

the report also mentioned that on the evening of the 7th, starmer and simon harris will attend and watch the uefa nations league match between ireland and england together.

according to xinhua news agency, the uk held a house of commons election on july 4, and the results were released on the 5th. the labour party led by keir starmer won more than half of the seats in the house of commons and became the ruling party. on the same day at buckingham palace, starmer was authorized by king charles iii to form a new cabinet and officially took office as prime minister. during this campaign, starmer used "change" as his slogan and proposed a series of policy measures, including starting economic growth, implementing strict public spending, reducing medical waiting time, improving social security, reforming the education system, and controlling illegal immigration. in terms of foreign policy, starmer said he would establish closer relations with european countries and seek more partners in the world.