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Mr Martin will be the first international leader to visit the facility. The meeting aims to strengthen the relationship between the UK and Ireland."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Discussions between Mr Burnham and Mr Martin are expected to cover shared objectives including boosting trade and security, supporting Ukraine, and working with the European Union. The Taoiseach's visit also comes shortly after US President Donald Trump commented on the prospect of a united Ireland during a visit to Dublin."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Ireland is noted as the UK's sixth largest trading partner, and the route between Dublin and London is described as the busiest intra-European air route. 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