James Cleverly Heads to Washington to Cement UK-US Support for Ukraine
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly jets into Washington today (Monday 8th) for crucial talks with the Biden Administration and key Congress figures. The mission? To secure the long-term UK-US pledge backing Ukraine in its fight for freedom.
Top-Level Meetings with Blinken and Congress
- Cleverly will meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday
- He’ll also hold talks with leading Democrats and Republicans in Congress
- The focus: keeping international support strong for a sovereign, free Ukraine emerging from war
Beyond Ukraine: Boosting UK-US Economic Ties
Aside from Ukraine, Cleverly aims to turbocharge the colossal $1 trillion UK-US bilateral investment relationship — a key driver of economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic.
“As likeminded democracies, we must make our economies more resilient,” Cleverly said. “Protecting livelihoods as the world grows more geopolitically tense is vital.”
“For well over a century, the UK and US have been partners of first resort in standing up for freedom and democracy.
Whether it’s standing up for our friends in Ukraine, or promoting transatlantic prosperity through our $1tn investment relationship, the UK-US relationship continues to make life better for our people and the world.”
Driving Down the Cost of Living at Home
Cleverly’s push for a united front on Ukraine and stronger economic security aligns with the UK government’s priorities — tackling inflation, cutting the cost of living, and creating more growth opportunities at home.
