First Minister Peter Robinson (right) and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
A Sinn Fein delegation, led by Martin McGuinness, has held its first bilateral meeting with the DUP since preparatory talks began two weeks ago, the party’s Derry MLA Raymond McCartney has said.
Mr McCartney said the delegation met with Peter Robinson and the DUP’s talks team for “comprehensive discussions” across a wide range of issues.
He added: “We are disappointed that the DUP has yet to participate in a plenary session of talks. We need a credible talks process involving all the parties, the two governments and the support of the US administration.
“Sinn Féin is committed to finding a way forward.”
Mr McCartney concluded: “We will have a series of meetings today with the two governments, former Senator Gary Hart, the UUP and the Alliance Party.”
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