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Taoiseach Miche\u00e1l Martin arriving at a reception in central London hosted by the city\u2019s Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny on Friday (PA Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Taoiseach said the war in Ukraine will be at the \u201cupmost in our mind\u201d when he meets Boris Johnson at the rugby this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miche\u00e1l Martin said he will talk to the Prime Minister about Russia\u2019s invasion of its neighbor on Saturday, as well as the Northern Ireland Protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe will have some discussions, obviously, because right throughout the weekend the plight of Ukraine is upmost in our mind,\u201d he told reporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe relationship and the very constructive partnership between the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States has been vital for standing up for democracy, freedom of speech and opinion \u2013 the very basic standards that we share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI welcome what has been very constructive engagement between the UK, the European Union and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will take the opportunity to say that to the Prime Minister tomorrow and I think the British Government deserves credit for its leadership role on this issue internationally and that\u2019s been well reflected in the responses of eastern European countries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pair will meet at the Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arriving at a reception in central London hosted by the city\u2019s Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny on Friday, Mr Martin jokingly said he hopes Ireland will emerge victorious while he is sitting alongside Mr Johnson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Taoiseach will also attend an Enterprise Ireland business event and roundtable at the Embassy of Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday, Mr Martin will attend London\u2019s St Patrick\u2019s Day festival and parade, which this year will celebrate \u201ccommunity\u201d and key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He will then travel to Washington DC for a series of engagements.<\/p>\n

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