Today [Monday 3 July] Foreign Secretary will use a speech at
the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) to promote a
post-Windsor Framework future and welcome the more mature
relationship the UK and EU have been able to build.
Cleverly will stress
the importance of our continued coordinated support for Ukraine
and thank the EU for their contribution to last month’s Ukraine
Recovery Conference hosted in London.
Cleverly will also co-chair the 11th Withdrawal
Agreement Joint Committee alongside in Brussels and have a
bilateral meeting with his counterpart.
The meetings are an opportunity to monitor progress on the
implementation of the Windsor Framework and discuss shared UK-EU
issues such as citizens’ rights or tackling illegal migration.
Ahead of the visit, Foreign Secretary said:
“This is a new chapter in the UK-EU relationship. We stand
together in our support of Ukraine, and we want to maximise the
opportunities of our trade deal.
“But we don’t have to agree on everything – a mature
relationship can deal with differences.”
He will also celebrate recent successes, such as signing an MoU
on financial services and cooperating on immigration via a
Working Arrangement with Frontex.
Whilst there, the Foreign Secretary will meet with Roberta
Metsola to discuss UK-EU Cooperation in areas such as support for
Ukraine.
He will also sit down with NATO Secretary General Jens
Stoltenberg to discuss the Alliance’s support package for Ukraine
and how the Alliance can adapt to future threats, including by
increasing defence spending.
He will also reiterate the UK's backing for Sweden to become a
NATO Ally as soon as possible, following a successful visit to
the country last week.
