LONDON, England – UK’s foreign secretary James Cleverly, joined elected leaders and representatives of the overseas territories in London for the Joint Ministerial Council (11-12 May), to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the territories, reports the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, (FCDO).
The foreign secretary announced the UK government’s new overseas territories strategy, which was welcomed by attendees.
Foreign secretary Cleverly, said: “This Joint Ministerial Council demonstrates the importance of the partnership between us – we are family and united by shared values. I look forward to working together on the UK’s overseas territories strategy, solidifying our relationship on the principles of collaboration and mutual interest.”
“Lord Goldsmith, minister for the overseas territories, chaired the Plenary, with UK ministers and representatives from the home office, HM Treasury, department for environment, food & rural affairs, department for energy security and net zero, department of health and social care, and maritime & coastguard agency leading discussion sessions on a range of topics, including law enforcement and irregular migration, healthcare, climate change and economic resilience.”
At the conclusion of the Joint Ministerial Council, UK ministers and elected leaders of the overseas territories leaders agreed a joint communiqué.
