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EU and International Relations

EU and international relations

We’re building international relationships across Europe, USA and China in order to attract investment, encourage trade and develop our tourism, cultural and educational links. 

We also collaborate with a number of key institutions in the city including universities and colleges, international consulates, Belfast Chamber of Commerce, the British Council, government departments including The Executive Office, Invest Northern Ireland, Visit Belfast, the NI Executive Office in Brussels, the Special European Programmes Body and potential investors.

All of these partnerships enable the European and International Relations unit to provide connectivity and service within the city and internationally.

Europe

Belfast's membership of EUROCITIES and strong links with the European Union (EU) help us to secure funding, promote Belfast across Europe, and influence EU policy development.

We're working with Dublin City Council to explore the potential of the 100-mile Belfast to Dublin economic corridor to improve transport connections and boost trade.

International

Belfast is a Sister City of Boston, Nashville (USA) and Shenyang (China) which allows us to strengthen trade, investment, tourism, cultural and educational links. 

Organisation (links open in a new window)Contact
All Consulates in Belfast and NI028 9187 4697
Belfast Chamber of Commerce028 9033 1399
Belfast Metropolitan College (International)028 9026 5025
Eurocities+3225520888
International Relations Queen’s University028 9097 5088
International Relations Ulster University028 9036 8220
Invest Northern Ireland0800 181 4422
NI Bureau Washington+1 (202) 674 3874
NI Connections0800 181 4422
NI Executive Office Brussels+32 2 290 13 30
SEUPB Belfast028 9026 6660
St Mary’s University College (International)028 9032 7678
Stranmillis College (International)028 9038 4255
The British Council Belfast+44 (0)161 957 7755
The Northern Ireland Executive Office028 9037 8151
Tourism Ireland028 7035 9200
Tourism NI028 9023 1221
Visit Belfast028 9023 9026

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For more information, contact the EU and International Relations Unit.

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