Brussels, 23/06/2000 (Agence Europe) - The President of the European Commission met, on Wednesday in Brussels, the Prime Minister of the Northern Irish executive, David Trimble, and his Deputy Prime Minister Seamus Mallon. Mr. Mallon stated his thanks to the European Union for the constant support it gave to Northern Ireland during those difficult years, and Mr. Trimble asserted his intention to establish strong links between Northern Ireland and the European Institutions. As for Mr. Prodi, he said that he had been invited by Mr. Trimble to got Northern Ireland, and that he will do so "very soon."