Newly-released state papers reveal how the signatories of the Belfast Agreement saw it as the least worst option. Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern receives positive reviews in the papers, with Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble valuing his relationship with Ahern.
The papers, available for public viewing in January, contain annotations highlighting important documents for Ahern.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more: