The British-Irish Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on April 10, 1998. It aimed to bring peace to Northern Ireland after decades of conflict known as The Troubles. The agreement established a devolved government for Northern Ireland and created institutions for cooperation between the governments of the United Kingdom and Ireland. The agreement also included provisions for human rights, equality, and the potential for Northern Ireland to join the Republic of Ireland if a majority of its citizens desired it. It marked a significant step towards resolving political and sectarian tensions in the region.