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UK-EU talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol: joint statement, 11 February 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič spoke about the need for progress on the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Statement by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič:

The Foreign Secretary and Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič met on 11 February at Carlton Gardens in London. This was their third in-person meeting.

They agreed on the need for progress in their talks in the interest of people in Northern Ireland, to stay in close touch and that officials will continue intensive discussions in the coming days.

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Published 11 February 2022