Joint Statement by Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss
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Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss held their first meeting at Chevening on 13-14 January. The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere. They agreed that officials would meet next week in intensified talks and that the principals would meet again on 24 January. We share a desire for a positive relationship between the EU and the UK underpinned by our shared belief in freedom and democracy.