(MENAFN) The ongoing post-Brexit trade rules dispute for Northern Ireland has brought political turmoil to the region and clouded relations with the European Union. Despite recent meetings and diplomatic activity, including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's late-night dash to Belfast, there is still no agreement in sight, Sunak said during a question-and-answer session following his speech at a security conference in Munich.
British media outlets had previously speculated that the outlines of a settlement could be announced as soon as Monday, but Sunak sought to dampen such optimism. While there is an understanding of what needs to be done, there is no deal that has been made yet.
The Northern Ireland Protocol, which governs trade between the region and the Republic of Ireland, has been a vexing issue for the EU and UK since the UK left the bloc more than two years ago. As British and EU officials try to capitalize on a recent thaw in relations, Sunak met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the Munich Security Conference on Saturday to discuss potential solutions.
Despite these efforts, it remains unclear when a resolution to the dispute will be reached. The trade dispute has led to tensions and violence in Northern Ireland, and the continued uncertainty surrounding the issue is a cause for concern for all involved.
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