Business Secretary @jreynoldsMP was in Washington DC yesterday to make the case for closer UK-US trading ties, to benefit industry, businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic👇
An absolutely packed week of engagements in North Carolina and Washington DC.
Just a snapshot of some of my 28 engagements throughout the 5 days and an incredibly productive week 🚀🇺🇸.
It is always an absolute honour to stand up and speak up for our great wee Northern Ireland! 💙
Northern Ireland - a great place to invest!
Investing with Northern Ireland brings with it huge mutual benefits. NI companies are collaborating with USA companies in greater numbers than ever before.
Pleased to have the opportunity to champion our businesses and opportunities in DC, including this morning at the US Chamber of Commerce.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met with members of the @USChamber of Commerce along with representatives from Invest NI and the NI Chamber.
The discussion centred on the important economic partnership between NI and the U.S. and the importance of working together to identify opportunities that will benefit both economies.
Terrific two days of meetings in London this week. We and a group of 23 of our member company executives reaffirmed the importance of strong commercial ties between our two countries with stakeholders across UK government and U.S. Embassy London.
The @USChamber was honored to host UK Sec. of State @Ed_Miliband for a dialogue on energy security, innovation, and investment.
U.S.-UK collaboration is key to driving solutions that balance growth, sustainability, and competitiveness. 🌍⚡
Learn more: https://t.co/1bfBbiMtoq
We mourn the passing of former U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue, a towering figure in the business community. Tom's legacy of leadership, integrity, and dedication to American business will continue to inspire us all. Our thoughts are with his loved ones as we remember his remarkable contributions.
Read our full statement: https://t.co/T4k6PP9WZd
Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer welcomed President @ZelenskyyUa and @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte to Downing Street.
The leaders discussed the importance of a strong and united NATO in the face of ongoing Russian aggression and underscored the UK's commitment to a sovereign Ukraine.
I met with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom @Keir_Starmer and @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte.
The key topics of our discussions were Euro-Atlantic integration and the military reinforcement of Ukraine. These are the steps that will create the best conditions for restoring a just peace.
We also discussed the swift implementation of the NATO Washington Summit decisions and agreed on our next steps.
Wrapping up the day with an in-depth conversation @USChamber of Commerce with @SuzanneUSCC and her superb colleagues. Thank you for such a thoughtful and insightful discussion
It is a great time to be working together on growing 🇬🇧- 🇺🇸 trade.
The UK and US invested more than $1.2 trillion in each other’s countries in 2023 - and latest stats this year show the UK importing goods worth $148.9 billion from the US.
#GrowingTogether
The @USChamber was honored to host President @ZelenskyyUa for an important discussion on Ukraine's energy needs and security. We were joined by leaders including @PowerUSAID, @OMarkarova, @DepSecStateMR, and some of America's top CEOs. #UNGA79
Learn more: https://t.co/FXFCt7G8zA
We cherish the friendship between our countries - for the benefit of our peoples, for Europe and for transatlantic security. Together we strengthen the European pillar of NATO and support Ukraine.
Thank you for being a friend, @Keir_Starmer!
Today marks 33 years since Ukraine declared independence.
The United Kingdom’s support for Ukraine has not and will not waver.
We stand with you and will continue to stand with you until a just and lasting peace.
33 years ago, the Ukrainian people chose independence from the Soviet Union.
Today, Ukraine is a sovereign state, standing against Russia's attempts to destroy its national and cultural identity.
The UK will #StandWithUkraine for as long as it takes.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦