President Donald Trump said he “would love” to see a unified Ireland and predicted that a merger between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland “is going to happen eventually.”

Trump made these remarks during his visit to Dublin, just days after new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that a referendum on Northern Ireland leaving the UK was “off the table.”

“I don’t want to cause any problems, but I will tell you, I’d love to see it unified. I have friends on both sides, great people,” Trump said when asked about the topic.

He added, “They’re Irish people. How can they be bad, right? I’d love to see it unified. I think it would be a great feather in everybody’s cap if that happened. Now the UK will have something to say about it, obviously, but I think it would be a great thing. I mean, how can it be bad?”

The 1998 Good Friday Agreement outlines the process for unification, empowering the British government to call a referendum. Such a vote requires a majority in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for unification to occur. Northern Ireland has been under British rule since 1921.

Trump also commented on the Falkland Islands during his trip, days after suggesting he might not assist if Argentina sought to claim the territory. Trump has expressed frustration with the UK and other NATO allies over their perceived lack of support in the war in Iran.

Speaking alongside Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Trump was questioned about a recent conversation with Burnham and whether the Falklands, a territory long claimed by Argentina, had been discussed. “I remember as a young boy, pretty young boy anyway, the Falkland Islands,” Trump said, referencing the 1982 conflict. He then suggested the UK might face difficulties in defending the islands from an Argentinian invasion.

“I don’t know if they’re going to be willing to travel that far. That is very far away. You’re talking about weeks by boat,” Trump stated, adding that he might consider a mediating role in any potential conflict. “I’m sure I’ll be called into that potential disaster.”

Trump was scheduled to travel to his Doonbeg golf course in County Clare later on Saturday to attend the Irish Open.