The former US senator and talks chairman, Mr George Mitchell, has joined the US board of Co-operation Ireland (formerly Co-operation North). Co-operation Ireland's stated mission is to advance mutual understanding and respect by promoting practical co-operation between the people of Northern Ireland and the Republic.
Senator Mitchell said he strongly supported the work of Co-operation Ireland and was delighted to join its US board of directors. "Co-operation Ireland's work for the past 20 years has been vitally important."