UK and Denmark commit to closer ties on foreign policy, trade and security
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly signed a joint statement on bilateral cooperation with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in London on 20 June 2023.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in London.
- Foreign Secretary meets Danish Foreign Minister in London ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference
- foreign ministers sign joint statement outlining their intent for greater cooperation across broad range of issues, including security, science and technology, illegal migration, trade and climate change
The UK is strengthening cooperation with its North Sea neighbour Denmark, committing to deeper ties to counter threats to Europe’s security, grow our economies and defend our shared values.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly signed a joint statement on bilateral cooperation with his Danish counterpart Lars Løkke Rasmussen today (20 June), ahead of their attendance at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London tomorrow.
Both foreign ministers underlined their commitment to strengthen peace and security in Europe in the face of Russian aggression, as NATO allies and partners in the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).
The statement underlines the 2 countries’ joint condemnation of Russia’s brutal invasion and commitment to continued support to Ukraine and its future recovery and reconstruction.
Following the meeting, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said:
Denmark is an indispensable partner, helping to deter Russian aggression in the North and Baltic Seas and protecting Europe’s energy supplies.
We stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of Ukraine – today and for its future recovery from Putin’s war.
The UK and Denmark will continue to work together to solve tomorrow’s problem as a united force on the global stage.
Among a broad range of issues, the renewed vision will promote closer cooperation on trade to grow our economies and tackling illegal migration, supporting the Prime Minister’s priorities.
It outlines a desire to do more together in science and technology and combatting climate change, building on the UK-Denmark Memorandum of Understanding in the Energy Transition signed in April 2023.
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