On Monday 3 July 2023, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development Mr James Cleverley in Brussels. It was announced that the meeting will be closed to the media.

 

British journalist and political scientist Neil Watson told Ednews that British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is in Brussels for important meetings on the future of UK-EU cooperation after Brexit:

 

"It is truly remarkable that the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development, Mr James Cleverley, is in Brussels for important meetings on the future of UK-EU cooperation in the post-Brexit era. However, according to British journalist and political scientist Neil Watson, Cleverley's discussions will also highlight the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine. But his remarks will show the strength of the UK's support for Ukraine, which will continue in dialogue with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss NATO's support package for Ukraine and NATO's defense spending to combat future threats. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has drawn international attention and heightened regional security concerns. Cleverley's dialogue with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg is likely to focus on NATO's support package for Ukraine and defense spending to address future threats to the alliance. This demonstrates the UK's commitment to stand by Ukraine and support its efforts to counter Russian aggression."

 

The British journalist then noted that the minister had visited Sweden last week and was thought to support Sweden's strengthening of NATO membership:

 

"Cleverley's latest visit to Sweden suggests Britain's potential support for Sweden's NATO membership as a means of strengthening the alliance. This prospect reflects the growing polarization between NATO and Russia, which Watson believes makes the prospect of a negotiated peace in the Russia-Ukraine war increasingly difficult. He , claiming that the conflict is essentially a proxy war between NATO and Russia, and thinks that it will continue in the near future."

 

 

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