Crunch talks to find a diplomatic solution to Iran’s
destabilising activities in the Middle East will be held today
(19 June), as the Foreign Secretary travels to Berlin to meet key
European allies.
In the Foreign Secretary’s first visit to Berlin, will discuss some of the UK’s
top foreign policy priorities including Iran, and China’s
proposed new national security law in Hong Kong.
Talks between Foreign Secretary and his ‘E3’ counterparts,
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas and French Foreign Minister
Jean-Yves Le Drian, will focus on the importance of finding a
diplomatic solution to de-escalate tensions, holding Iran to
account for its destabilising regional activity, and keeping the
door open for Iran to find a peaceful way forward.
In January this year, the E3 triggered the Dispute Resolution
Mechanism to preserve the nuclear deal and bring Iran back into
compliance. It remains committed to that process.
Following the G7 Foreign Ministers’ joint statement on Hong Kong,
the Ministers will also discuss China’s proposed new security law
in Hong Kong and the importance of working together to encourage
China to live up to its international obligations.
The Foreign Secretary said:
“International collaboration is vital as we continue managing the
coronavirus pandemic, as well as working together on Iran and
Hong Kong.
“The UK, Germany and France have a long-shared history and I look
forward to continue working together to promote our common
values.”
The Foreign Secretary will also hold bilateral talks with Heiko
Maas, where the pair will look to increase co-operation on a
range of issues, such as PPE supply to continue the fight against
coronavirus, climate change and the conflict in Libya following
the UK’s departure from the EU.
