EU chief von der Leyen looks forward to "new chapter" in relations with UK
"I’m looking forward to turning a page and opening a new chapter with our partner and friend," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said via social media post on Monday.
- European Union
- Reuters
- Published Date: 02:38 | 27 February 2023
- Modified Date: 02:38 | 27 February 2023
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Britain on Monday saying she was looking forward to opening a new chapter in diplomatic relations.
"I'm looking forward to turning a page and opening a new chapter with our partner and friend," she said on Twitter.
She will meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, seeking to finalise details of a new deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.