Foreign Minister of the UK Visits Four Countries including Japan from June 6 Strengthens Relations Outside EU

Foreign Minister of the UK Visits Four Countries, including Japan, from the 6th Reinforces Relations Outside the EU February 5 at 7:43

Foreign Minister Raab of the United Kingdom will visit foreign countries for the first time since the withdrawal from the EU, and will visit four countries, including Japan and Australia, on June 6 to strengthen relations with countries outside the EU. I am.

The Foreign Ministry has announced that Foreign Minister Raab will visit Australia, Japan, and Singapore and four other Asia-Pacific countries starting June 6.

He will visit Japan on 8th of this month to meet with Foreign Minister Mogi and meet with Koizumi Minister of the Environment.

This is the first time that major ministers have visited abroad since the UK left the EU last month.

The United Kingdom's post-withdrawal philosophy is "Global Britain," which strengthens relations with countries and regions outside the EU. It is an idea.

In particular, it aims to conclude a free trade agreement with Japan and Australia as early as possible, and it seems that it will appeal to its positive attitude.

"It's time to run 'Global Britain', telling us that there are many opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region and that the UK is open to business and investment," said Raab. And commented.

In the United Kingdom, the United Nations Conference on Global Warming (COP26) will be held in November this year, and Foreign Minister Raab will exchange views with countries on global issues such as climate change.