The Foreign Secretary travels to Washington DC today (Monday
8th) for meetings with the Biden Administration and
the US Congress, to discuss the US and UK’s long-term commitment
to Ukraine.
will stress the importance
of a continued, united international front for ensuring a
Ukrainian victory.
Beyond Ukraine, the Foreign Secretary will use his meetings to
encourage the $1 trillion bilateral investment relationship
between the UK and US, which is driving economic growth in both
countries. He will stress the need for the UK and US, as
likeminded democracies, to make their economies more resilient
and protect livelihoods on both sides of the Atlantic in a more
geopolitically contested world.
Foreign Secretary, , said:
“For well over a century the UK and US have been partners of
first resort in standing up for freedom and democracy.
“Whether it’s standing up for our
friends in Ukraine, or promoting transatlantic
prosperity through our $1tn investment relationship, the UK-US
relationship continues to make life better for our people and the
world.”
On Tuesday will meet Secretary of State
Antony Blinken and on Wednesday he will hold talks with leading
Republican and Democrat members of Congress.
The UK’s efforts to push for a Ukrainian victory and boost
economic security are supporting the government’s priorities of
bringing down the cost of living, by tackling inflation and
creating more opportunities for growth.
