by Q Radio News
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are among political leaders taking part in a virtual meeting of the British-Irish Council this morning.
It's the first time the body's meeting virtually after the 34th summit was postponed in June to the pandemic.
The event is being hosted by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Taoiseach Michael Martin will represent the irish government and Cabinet Minister Michael Gove is attending on behalf of he British government.
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford will also attend, as well as leaders from the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.
The main topic at the summit will be the economic recovery from covid-19.
It's thought there will also be discussions about co-ordination across the UK on coronavirus, ahead of Christmas.
The British-Irish Council is the only international forum which brings together all eight member administrations.
It was set up under the Good Friday Agreement as part of efforts to boost and strengthen east-west relations.
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