Blinken urges Northern Ireland leaders to deliver prosperity for the people

First Minister Michelle O’Neill, right, and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were congratulated on their appointments (PA)

The US Secretary of State has urged Northern Ireland’s leaders to “work collaboratively to deliver prosperity” for the people of the region.

Two weeks after the restoration of devolved government after almost two years of effective collapse at Stormont, Antony Blinken spoke with First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson.