The agreement has played a significant role in shaping NI
The Good Friday Agreement followed talks involving the British and Irish governments and most of Northern Ireland's political parties.
John Hume A founding member and leader of the SDLP, John Hume was one of the major political leaders involved in securing the Good Friday Agreement. David Trimble Lord Trimble led the UUP between 1995 and 2005 and was instrumental in the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement. The agreement included a commitment to press for decommissioning of paramilitary weapons and the early release of many prisoners involved in violence during the Troubles.
Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and ex-Taoiseach Bertie Ahern were both elected to their roles in the British and Irish governments in 1997. Mr Blair said the former Northern Ireland secretary brought a "liberating energy" to peace process talks and created a different climate for negotiations.
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