Joint statement between the UK and EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol and EU-UK relations
Press release
Foreign Secretary Truss and Commission Vice-President Šefčovič held their first meeting at Chevening on 13-14 January on the Northern Ireland Protocol and EU-UK relations.
![The Rt Hon Liz Truss MP](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/image_data/file/139881/s300_LTRUSS1.jpg)
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič held their first meeting at Chevening on 13-14 January.
The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere. They agreed that officials would meet next week in intensified talks and that the principals would meet again on 24 January.
We share a desire for a positive relationship between the UK and the EU underpinned by our shared belief in freedom and democracy.
Published 14 January 2022