π¬π§ Wealden MP & Minister of State
@FCDOGovUK
. Prev- Minister
@BEIS
/BizTrade/Cabinet Office/Transport. NATO Select Com & 1922 Vice Chair. π¨π³/π·πΊ sanctionee
On
#EuropeDay
we are celebrating cooperation and solidarity. We must continue to stand together with our European friends to support Ukraine and its democracy, and tackle strategic challenges such as illegal migration.
Landmines are a tragic legacy of conflict - causing thousands of deaths and injuries every year.
Yesterday, I met with
@darrencormack
, CEO of
@MAGsaveslives
, to discuss our shared commitment to achieving a mine free world, including in πΊπ¦
Thank you to the many guests from all walks of life for joining our
#EuropeDay
Β reception and in particular huge thanks to Secretary of State
@chhcalling
MP &
@FCDOGovUK
Europe Minister
@Nus_Ghani
MP for their insightful speeches.
We stand united in our commitment to fostering strong & cooperative πͺπΊπ¬π§ relations.
#EuropeDay
reminds us of the importance of collaboration, friendship & shared aspirations.Β A strong EU-UK partnership strengthens our role in promoting peace, prosperity and democracy globally
The UK has announced a package of measures responding to Russia attempts to undermine UK and European security.
Let us be clear - such threats to our collective security will never be tolerated.
Iranβs destabilising behaviour continues to threaten the peace and security of the Middle East. We are clear this must stop.
Yesterday, I outlined the steps the UK is taking to counter Iranβs hostile activities, both in the UK and overseasππ½
The UK has a constructive relationship with the EU and we are driving progress on issues that matter to us both.
Having worked together previously on industry and critical minerals, it was good to catch up with
@PedroSerranoEU
on joint priorities including support for Ukraine.
Honoured to meet Minister for Europe
@Nus_Ghani
MP this morning.
Ahead of the European Political Community
#EPC
we discussed strong EU-UK support to Ukraine as well as the further strengthening of our bilateral relationship πͺπΊπ¬π§.
A pleasure to host the first London-based UK - Germany Cultural Commission in 30 years with
@KatjaKeul
today.
We celebrated each othersβ art, language and educational institutions, the cultural connections that underpin our strong relationship.
As the
@coe
marks 75 years since the signing of the Statute of London, I pay tribute to its contribution to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The UK continues to work with the Council of Europe & global partners to champion human rights.