Today I was delighted to present my credentials to
@vonderleyen
as the ๐ฌ๐งUKโs Ambassador to the European Union.
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@UKMisBrussels
and I look forward to continuing to work with our ๐ช๐บ friends across our many areas of shared interest.
I offer my sincere gratitude to our ๐ช๐บ friends for the many messages of condolence and support we have received since the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The tributes that have been paid are deeply moving and very much appreciated.
The UK shares its condolences on the tragic news of
@EP_President
Sassoliโs passing. He was a strong supporter of our shared values and we valued our strong and positive relationship with him. Our thoughts are with his family and all the staff of the EP at this difficult time.
.
@martin_shearman
and I are extremely grateful to
@RoyalFamily
HRH The Countess of Wessex for her visit to raise awareness of the fight against child sexual abuse. We are committed to working with other nations & the EU to ensure the utmost safety of every child.
@NSPCC
Great to see this early engagement between Prime Minister
@Keir_Starmer
and President
@vonderleyen
๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐ช๐บ
The Prime Minister and President emphasised the importance of the unique relationship between the UK and EU in addressing current global challenges.
Fantastic start to the Christmas festivities with a glass of mulled wine, mince pies and carols round the tree. Thank you to our friends across the EU who came tonight to the ๐ฌ๐ง Residence to celebrate. ๐๐
Delighted to see the ๐ฌ๐ง Residence in Brussels decked out in Pride colours as part of todayโs
#BelgianPride
celebrations. A very happy Pride to everyone who is participating. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
My heartfelt thanks to
@EP_President
Roberta Metsola for visiting the UK Residence to sign the condolence book for Her Majesty The Queen on behalf of the
@Europarl_EN
. Your kind words are deeply appreciated.๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บ
For decades people everywhere looked to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as an example of stability & service.
Her influence stretched far beyond the shores of the United Kingdom, as will her legacy.
On behalf of
@Europarl_EN
I extended our condolences to His Majesty Charles III.
Delighted to welcome Special Envoy Sir Stuart Peach to Brussels to reaffirm importance of ๐ฌ๐ง and ๐ช๐บ working together with our partners in the
#WesternBalkans
to ensure the stability and security of the region and a brighter future for all its citizens.
Good to discuss ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ cooperation in support of Ukraine with the
@Europarl_EN
UK Delegation yesterday. We stand united in the face of the Kremlin's aggression.
Great to have Minister
@NickTorfaen
in Brussels today to meet the team at the UK Mission and set out his vision for the EU-UK relationship going forward.
Constitution and European Relations Minister
@NickTorfaen
started his role by visiting Ambassador
@LindsayCAppleby
& the ๐ฌ๐ง
@UKMisBrussels
team in Brussels today.
The Minister will work to reset the ๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐ช๐บrelationship, strengthening ties with our neighbours and allies
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บGreat news that the UK is joining
#HorizonEurope
and
#Copernicus
!
A positive outcome for the scientific community at home and across Europe, enabling collaboration in the world's largest research programme.
Proud this agreement will transform people's lives for the better.
Concerned by China's actions against Lithuania.
๐ฌ๐ง is a champion of the rules-based trading system, and its framework for free & fair trade. We stand with ๐ช๐บ, ๐ฑ๐น and our allies in rejecting coercive trade practices.
@FCDOGovUK
@VDombrovskis
UK ๐ฌ๐ง shares EU concern at Chinese actions vs Lithuanian goods and notes the EU request for
@wto
consultations
We stand with our allies against economic coercion
A productive first meeting with
@EP_President
@RobertaMetsola
to discuss the ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ relationship, including our responses to Russia's attack on Ukraine and the upcoming inaugural session of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly.
๐ฌ๐ง has been strong & well-coordinated with ๐ช๐บ in response to Russia's war against ๐บ๐ฆ.
With Amb
@LindsayCAppleby
, discussed importance of solid & united message between democratic partners.
Today, more than ever, it is important to defend & protect our rules-based world order.
Congratulations
@ValedeAlmeidaEU
on presenting your credentials as EU Ambassador to the UK. Looking forward to our joint work and partnership on ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ
Grateful to my wonderful team
@EUdelegationUK
for their support and friendship. Presenting my credentials to Her Majesty the Queen was an important milestone in the young life of our diplomatic mission in London
I am very grateful to President
@vonderleyen
for her visit to the UK Residence today to sign the condolence book for Her Majesty The Queen on behalf the
@EU_Commission
, and for her warm words to the people of the United Kingdom. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บ
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be deeply missed.
To the people of Great Britain, she embodied the spirit of the nation.
To all Europeans, she was an anchor of certainty throughout the tumults of history.
To me, she was an example of true leadership.
Thrilled to celebrate honours recognising the distinguished service of colleagues and friends.
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๐ Debbie Chilcott
๐ Anne Ford
๐ Luc George
๐ Dimitrios Mavridis
๐ Frank Moeschler
๐ Charlotte Nixon
๐ Elizabeth Simpson
๐ Sarah Wheeler
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Congratulations and many thanks!
On behalf of the entire UK Mission to the EU, I offer my deepest condolences to the families of the victims following the cowardly attack in Brussels last night.
We stand in solidarity with our Belgian ๐ง๐ช and Swedish ๐ธ๐ช friends. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Pleasure to host excellent and frank discussions with Special Envoy Sir Stuart Peach and Ambassadors from ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ง๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฐand ๐ท๐ธ Deputy Head of Mission on a wide range of Western Balkans developments. ๐ฌ๐ง remains committed to supporting the Euro-Atlantic integration of the
#WB6
Wishing a happy, safe and enjoyable day to everyone celebrating
#BrusselsPride
today. Weโre very happy to be flying the Pride flag over the UK Residence to show our support.
Welcome the result by
@Europarl_EN
in support of the TCA. Huge thanks to the UK and EU negotiating teams who worked tirelessly last year on the deal, that brings significant benefits to both sides. Now is the time to look forward to a new relationship with our European friends.
Pleased to see the
@EUCouncil
adopting a decision on UK participation in
#Horizon
and Copernicus programmes today.
The agreement allows us to collaborate on research, science and technology, building solutions for the shared challenges we face.
I, and everyone at
@UKMisBrussels
, offer our deepest condolences following the passing of Mauro Petriccione, Director General of
@EUClimateAction
This sad news has shocked us all, and our thoughts go out to Mauroโs family, friends and colleagues.
It is with deep sorrow that I learnt of the passing of Mauro Petriccione, our Director General for Climate Action.
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Mauro was a dear, respected colleague. His work earned him respect and friendships in Europe & beyond
My thoughts are with his family & friends in these sad times
๐Merry Christmas to all in Brussels and across the EU.
2023 has been a great year for the ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บ relationship: the Windsor Framework, Financial Services MoU, and UK association to Horizon and Copernicus.
I look forward to further collaboration in 2024.
A pleasure to meet
@eucopresident
Charles Michel. As we take forward the ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บ relationship and cooperation on shared values it is important to remember what brings us together as partners.
Congratulations
@RobertaMetsola
on your re-election as
@EP_President
.
We look forward to working closely together as we further strengthen cooperation as friends, neighbours and allies.
Today I reaffirmed to Ambassador
@VVChentsov
the UKโs steadfast support for Ukraine.
As
@trussliz
has said at
#UNGA
this week, together with our friends & allies, we will continue to champion freedom, sovereignty & democracy.
The UK will always
#StandWithUkraine
๏ธ
@UA_EUMission
Iโm proud of our cooperation on
@G7
, promoting human rights from Belarus to Afghanistan, as well as ongoing work to protect our planet and build back better together to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
My thoughts are with the Royal Family at this moment of great sadness for the United Kingdom, for the Commonwealth and for millions around Europe and the world. Her Majesty The Queenโs duty, devotion and global contribution will never be forgotten.
Met my favourite ๐ง๐ช today, Monsieur Hercule Poirot. His meticulous attention to detail might equip him for a role in one of the EU legal services. We discussed matters of international intrigue such as the different forms of comitology decision-making. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
Today I spent the afternoon at theย
@Collegeofeurope
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It was great to meet with
@FedericaMog
and to talk with the
@EUDiploAcademy
ย about current priorities in the ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ relationship
โManels
โ Panels
I am proud to commit to the
@UKMisBrussels
Diversity Pledge. As an event host, guest or speaker, itโs so important that we create more inclusive spaces in Brussels for diverse expert voices to be heard.
Have you heard about our Diversity Pledge?
โ We pledge to host inclusive events with experts from diverse backgrounds.
โ We will aim for our panels to have:
๐ 50% representation of women
๐ 20% representation of people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic communities
Proud to be one of 70 Ambassadors in Brussels to sign the
@EqualRightsC
joint statement to mark
#IDAHOBIT
, alongside my ๐ฌ๐ง colleagues
@DavidQuarrey
&
@martin_shearman
. We stand with LGBT people around the world against discrimination of any kind. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
๐:
Good to accompany
@LeoDochertyUK
to a discussion on the Partnership Council with
@MarosSefcovic
at the 2nd UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in Westminster. These exchanges between parliamentarians are a useful means by which to further develop the ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ relationship.
Honoured to be invited by
@MonarchieBe
King Philippe of the Belgians to celebrate the beginning of the year with Brusselsโ vibrant diplomatic community.
Pleased to welcome ๐ฌ๐ง Minister for Development
@AndrewmitchMP
to Brussels for the Global Gateway Forum and meetings with a range of ๐ช๐บ stakeholders.
Delighted to host members of the
@Europarl_EN
Delegation to the UK, ahead of the 2nd UK/EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in ๐London on 7-8 November.
Delighted to welcome so many friends and colleagues from across the EU to the UK Residence for our summer event this evening ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ช๐บ Thank you for joining us in celebrating literature and the arts from across the UK as well as European links.
Our
#PlatinumJubilee
celebrations continued today with a Big Jubilee Lunch for members of the ๐ฌ๐ง community here in Brussels. It's great to see people coming together to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's extraordinary reign.
#TheBigJubileeLunch
Good to join
@JamesCleverly
&
@chhcalling
for further constructive talks with
@MarosSefcovic
in London today.
Pleased a way forward has been found on the ๐ช๐บ's access to ๐ฌ๐ง IT systems, and that technical teams on both sides will rapidly scope solutions in other areas.
Thank you
@MarosSefcovic
for meeting
@chhcalling
and me in London.
We share the same focus โ finding the best outcome for Northern Ireland.
Today's progress on data sharing marks a positive step in discussions on the NI Protocol.
A valuable visit to Belfast over the last two days. A useful opportunity to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol with people who have first-hand experience of its impact on their lives and livelihoods.
Delighted to have been part of the UK team in Brussels who joined
@JamesCleverly
at the British Residence yesterday to plant a Jubilee Magnolia tree as part of the
@QGCanopy
This week, to commemorate Her Majesty The Queenโs Platinum Jubilee this year,๐ฌ๐ง Minister for Europe
@JamesCleverly
planted a Magnolia๐ณat the British Residence in Brussels as part of the Queenโs Green Canopy.
Congratulations on taking up your new role
@PedroSerranoEU
. I look forward to working closely together as we further develop the ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บUK-EU relationship.
It is an honour to take over as the European Unionโs new Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Building on our common interests and shared values we will strengthen the relationship between the U.K. and the EU
Prime Minister
@RishiSunak
& President
@vonderleyen
confirmed the beginning of a new chapter in the ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บrelationship, with the announcement of the Windsor Framework.
Pleased to have joined
@chhcalling
in Strasbourg to discuss the situation in NI and the Framework with MEPs.
The Windsor Framework is a good deal for Northern Ireland, protects the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and delivers for both ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ช๐บ
Great to be in Strasbourg today to discuss the Framework with MEPs and see
@MarosSefcovic
again.
Delighted the ๐ฌ๐ง has appointed Sir Stuart Peach as the Special Envoy to the Western Balkans. Sir Stuart will work with
#WesternBalkans
leaders, others across the region and our allies in ๐ช๐บEurope and the ๐บ๐ธUS to support and strengthen regional stability.
NEW: We are appointing Sir Stuart Peach as our new ๐ฌ๐ง Special Envoy for the Western Balkans.
He will defend and promote freedom and democracy in the region and build ties as part of our ongoing commitment to peace and stability.
Good to welcome the Foreign Secretary
@David_Cameron
to Brussels and accompany him to a meeting with
@MarosSefcovic
.
We look forward to building on ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ cooperation on key issues, such as trade, energy and support for Ukraine.
Good to speak with
@MarosSefcovic
in Brussels.
I look forward to working together on the issues that matter to us both, including support for Ukraine, the Withdrawal Agreement and maximising the opportunities of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Delighted to celebrate our association to
#Horizon
at
@imperialcollege
yesterday.
Looking forward to the many exciting opportunities to deepen our collaboration as researchers & innovators from the ๐ฌ๐ง, ๐ช๐บ & the world work together to tackle some of our greatest shared challenges.
Jacques Delors a accompli lโexploit de relancer lโEurope en sโappuyant sur lโรฉconomie.
Il รฉtait aussi convaincu que lโEurope devait jouer pleinement son rรดle dans le monde.
Avec libertรฉ et solidaritรฉ comme valeurs humanistes ร promouvoir face aux bouleversements du monde.
Delighted to start my new role as the UK's Deputy Ambassador to the EU at
@UKMisBrussels
! Itโs an honour & a privilege to be working on all things ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บ.
I look forward to close collaboration with old and new European friends & partners as we continue to develop the relationship.
It was great to welcome so many Brussels-based journalists to the UK Residence last night for our Spring Media Reception. A good opportunity to discuss current affairs and celebrate the importance of free and independent journalism. ๐ฐ๐ท๐บ
The UK stands up for equality for all. Very proud to add my name to this
#EqualRightsCoalition
statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, alongside so many Brussels-based friends and colleagues:
#IDAHOBIT
Pleased to welcome
@durham_uni
Prof Karen OโBrien in Brussels today to discussย ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บย research collaboration and to host Prof Robin Coningham for an insightful lecture on urban infrastructure, climate change, disaster and risk in partnership with
@UNESCOEU
@UKMisBrussels
I was delighted to talk to members of UK and EU civil society on the eve of the first ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บ Civil Society Forum. I look forward to hearing their views and experiences of the EU Trade Agreement.
Delighted to have signed the funding agreement for PEACE PLUS on behalf of the UK Government, with Ireland and the European Commission.
The programme will support peace and reconciliation projects vital in contributing to protecting the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
With a UK majority contribution of over ยฃ730 million, & total budget of almost ยฃ1bn, the Government is committed to helping Northern Ireland reach its full potential.
PEACE PLUS will
โ promote stability
โ foster cohesion
โ build prosperity
โ support levelling up
Did you know an estimated 85% women globally have witnessed or experienced gender-based cyber violence?ย
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Today, we hosted
@bxlbinder
and subject matter experts to better understand the issue and ways to address it.
Today, on Ukraineโs Independence Day, we celebrate the incredible strength and spirit of the Ukrainian people. ๐บ๐ฆ
#StandforFreedom
#StandWithUkraine
Many congratulations
@PedroSerranoEU
on your first year as EU Ambassador to the UK, indeed a year in which we've made great strides on UK-EU cooperation.
I look forward to more close collaboration as we continue to develop the ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บ relationship.
1 year since I started my mandate as
#EU
Ambassador to the
#UK
@eudelegationUK
. A remarkable year for our bilateral ties: the Windsor Framework, financial services MoU & UK association to
#Horizon
&
#Copernicus
. We share values, face common challenges and need to stand together.
The ๐ฌ๐ง stands in solidarity with
@EP_President
following the recent cyberattacks that took place during the
@Europarl_EN
๐ช๐บ plenary session yesterday.
We continue close cooperation with our international partners in the fight against cybercrime and defence of democratic values.
The
@Europarl_EN
is under a sophisticated cyberattack. A pro-Kremlin group has claimed responsibility.
Our IT experts are pushing back against it & protecting our systems.
This, after we proclaimed Russia as a State-sponsor of terrorism.
My response:
#SlavaUkraini
Very saddened to hear of the passing of Lord Plumb, former President of the European Parliament. He was a passionate advocate of the agricultural sector in both the UK and the EU. My thoughts are with his family.
Great to see the excellent
@UKMisBrussels
team together this week. Lots of work to look forward to after the summer, with
@COP26
just around the corner.
We welcome todayโs
@EU_Commission
draft adequacy decisions.
No other country has been assessed from a position of such closely shared standards, and so we hope the process can be completed swiftly to provide certainty for ๐ฌ๐ง & ๐ช๐บ businesses and law enforcement.
It was a pleasure to welcome so many friends and colleagues to the UK Residence for our Christmas reception last night ๐
Thank you for joining us to spread some festive cheer and celebrate a successful year in ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ relations.
๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ธ Delighted to meet with
@USAmbEU
today. We had a productive chat on transatlantic ties and security cooperation. Grateful for having me at your 4th July celebration yesterday at the beautiful
@fineartsbelgium
.
Good to have
@JamesCleverly
back in Brussels today for further productive talks with
@MarosSefcovic
. Intensive work continues between the ๐ฌ๐ง and ๐ช๐บ to find solutions to the full range of challenges on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Just spoken to
@marossefcovic
again with
@chhcalling
.
I reiterated our determination to find solutions to the full range of challenges on the NI Protocol, working together with the EU.
We will speak again soon.
Teams continue to work hard on finding a way forward.
Yesterday I reiterated ๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ฆ support at a valuable meeting with
@UA_EUMission
@VVChentsov
๐ฌ๐ง is accelerating its efforts and will co-host the Ukraine Recovery Conference in June.
@UKMisBrussels
is working with European partners to support ๐บ๐ฆ defend itself from Putin's invasion.
Today the
#UK
has coordinated with our partners in the EU, as well as the US and Canada, to sanction those responsible for the suppression of democracy and human rights in ๐ง๐พ Belarus.
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ
@FCDOGovUK
@eu_eeas
@FCDOHumanRights
โก๏ธ
Good discussion with ๐ญ๐บ
@odor_balint
about issues of shared ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ interest including Western Balkans, Ukraine and plans for Hungaryโs EU Presidency.
Great to catch up with my ๐ญ๐บ counterpart
@odor_balint
ahead of the upcoming Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU.
We discussed areas of mutual interest, including priorities for their Presidency, as well as preparations for the
#EPCSummit
in July.
Honoured to present my credentials to His Majesty King Charles III.
I look forward to helping further strengthen EU-UK ties. Key goal of my mission in the UK.
๐ช๐บ๐ฌ๐ง
Last night I was delighted to introduce Professor
@DapoAkandeLaw
. He gave a fascinating speech on international law and the war in Ukraine at the ๐ฌ๐งResidence. Many thanks to him and guests from the Brussels legal community who came.
Great to celebrate the launch of Peace Plus in Brussels, a programme to support peace & prosperity in Northern Ireland. The ๐ฌ๐ง Government with the Northern Ireland Executive is providing more than ยฃ730m to it. Combined with funding from the ๐ช๐บ and ๐ฎ๐ช, this amounts to almost ยฃ1bn.
Delighted to receive this goodie-bag of Northern Ireland produce as part of the
@BrusselsNI
traditional brunch last Friday.
Itโs always a pleasure to celebrate the work of local producers from all parts of the UK - I canโt wait to tuck into this black currant jam ๐ด
Had a great time speaking with
@collegeofeurope
students on the future of the ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ relationship at the event: โThe Next Steps and Beyond for the UK-EU Relationshipโ. Thank you for the interesting questions and fruitful discussion.
Yesterday evening, the students of the Bruges Forum hosted their final panel discussion of this academic year with
@LindsayCAppleby
, Head of the UK Delegation to the EU. Event topic ๐ป: "The Next Steps and Beyond for the UK-EU Relationship". ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ช๐บ
#soarespromotion
#coe
#coebruges
Today is
#WorldPressFreedomDay
.
To counter threats to media freedom, a global effort is needed to take urgent action.
The ๐ฌ๐ง UK is working hard to deliver on its commitments as part of the Media Freedom Coalition โ 47 likeminded countries from Europe and across the globe.
Delighted to join
@FriendsofEurope
โs
#EYL40
seminar last night. An inspiring evening hearing from European young leaders, who shared their stories of change, resilience and transformative leadership.
On International Day of the Girl, we pay tribute to inspirational girls around the world.
@EllieSimmonds1
, a role model for aspiring British athletes, inspires me with her clear and honest communication.
Every girl deserves to realise her full
#RightsFreedomPotential
#IDG2023
โฌ๏ธ Joint ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ statement following meeting between
@JamesCleverly
,
@MarosSefcovic
&
@chhcalling
. Officials remain in touch as constructive, collaborative scoping work for potential solutions continues.
A great opportunity to join the
@EUUKForum
today for an event on the future ๐ฌ๐งUK-EU๐ช๐บ relations. Looking forward to speaking with
@BBCkatyaadler
this afternoon.
Great to accompany
@Michael_Ellis1
yesterday for the inaugural ๐ช๐บ๐ฌ๐ง Parliamentary Partnership Assembly. It will be a valuable forum for exchanging views and perspectives on this vitally important bilateral relationship.
A pleasure to discuss UK-EU issues with
@PedroSerranoEU
,
@CSBarnard24
and
@anandMenon1
.
We agreed that 2023 was a good year for ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ช๐บ relations, which we can build on into 2024.
It was a pleasure to welcome journalists from across Brussels to our Spring Media Reception at the UK Residence last night.
We really appreciate the values, courage and commitment journalists bring to their work here and around the world. ๐ธ๐๏ธ๐
Great to welcome European partners to the ๐ฌ๐ง Residence in Brussels yesterday to meet
@SKavanaghLyon
as his candidacy for
@INTERPOL_HQ
Secretary General gets underway. His wealth of operational experience and strategic leadership would be of huge value to Interpol and its members.
A useful panel discussion at the ๐ฌ๐ง Residence today on steps the international community need to take to maintain Sustainable Development Goal momentum through to 2030, including a keynote speech by
@AndrewmitchMP
. Many thanks to all who attended.
Wonderful to welcome so many guests to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's
#PlatinumJubilee
at the UK Residence. The Queen is a hugely important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth. Her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service is truly inspiring.
A pleasure to attend the Ukrainian Independence Day events in Brussels today. A demonstration of the enduring international support for Ukraine, and a tribute to the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression.
I am delighted to welcome
@AlokSharma_RDG
to Brussels. ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ช๐บ
As the UK prepares to host
#COP26
in November, UK and EU collaboration will be essential to achieve shared goals of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. ๐
#TogetherForOurPlanet
@COP26