The Foreign Secretary , and Chief Minister of
Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, met today in London.
The Ministers reiterated their shared commitment to work
intensively to conclude UK-EU negotiations in respect of
Gibraltar as soon as possible. A treaty would provide
certainty for those living and working in Gibraltar and in
neighbouring communities, and secure future prosperity for the
whole region.
The Foreign Secretary said:
The UK’s commitment to Gibraltar remains as strong as ever. We
continue to work side-by-side to conclude an EU treaty as soon as
possible.
Throughout the negotiations we have presented proposals that
maintain the careful balance of the December 2020 Political
Framework and could unleash economic growth for everyone in the
region.
As the UK and EU continue to exchange proposals and work
constructively towards an agreement, the Ministers recalled the
need to respect the balance achieved by the December 2020
Political Framework.
The Ministers, while committed to the successful conclusion of
negotiations, agreed to continue preparations to ensure robust
plans are in place for all eventualities, including a
no-negotiated outcome.
The Foreign Secretary reaffirmed that the UK remains steadfast in
its support for Gibraltar and will not agree to anything that
compromises UK sovereignty.
