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So much happened in March!
Yes we finally saw the #CPTPP agreement on the last day of the month, but did you catch all the other things that happened, the deals that were signed, #Globalbritain in action, on the other 30 days?
Quick rundown thread ๐งต
So much happened in March!
Yes we finally saw the #CPTPP agreement on the last day of the month, but did you catch all the other things that happened, the deals that were signed, #Globalbritain in action, on the other 30 days?
Quick rundown thread ๐งต
March 1st
The UK signed a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia, related to partnership on the Future Combat Air System.
The agreement was a "Declaration of Intent", with the next steps being a feasibility study into the partnership.
english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2023โฆ
The UK signed a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia, related to partnership on the Future Combat Air System.
The agreement was a "Declaration of Intent", with the next steps being a feasibility study into the partnership.
english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2023โฆ
March 2nd
The annual Soft Power rankings were revealed at a conference in London - where the UK retained its spot at the top of the global rankings, 2nd only to the USA.
softpower.brandfinance.com/2023/globalsofโฆ
The annual Soft Power rankings were revealed at a conference in London - where the UK retained its spot at the top of the global rankings, 2nd only to the USA.
softpower.brandfinance.com/2023/globalsofโฆ
March 6th
The UK and Canada signed a Critical Minerals agreement, to co-operate on critical minerals such as cobalt and lithium that are essential to the economy.
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
The UK and Canada signed a Critical Minerals agreement, to co-operate on critical minerals such as cobalt and lithium that are essential to the economy.
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
March 10th
The UK and France signed a more comprehensive agreement on cooperation to resolve illegal migration and the so-called small boats crisis
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
The UK and France signed a more comprehensive agreement on cooperation to resolve illegal migration and the so-called small boats crisis
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
March 12th
The UK and Bangladesh signed what was dubbed a "climate accord", for working together on climate action bilaterally and multilaterally to help deliver the outcomes of COP26 and COP27
dhakatribune.com/foreign-affairโฆ
The UK and Bangladesh signed what was dubbed a "climate accord", for working together on climate action bilaterally and multilaterally to help deliver the outcomes of COP26 and COP27
dhakatribune.com/foreign-affairโฆ
Also March 12th
The 3rd Round of negotiations for a future trade deal between the UK and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) kicked off.
The GCC comprises of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statemโฆ
The 3rd Round of negotiations for a future trade deal between the UK and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) kicked off.
The GCC comprises of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statemโฆ
March 13th
Commonwealth Day 2023 was celebrated in the 54 nations who count themselves as members.
A special ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey, with King Charles at the helm as the new head of the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Day 2023 was celebrated in the 54 nations who count themselves as members.
A special ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey, with King Charles at the helm as the new head of the Commonwealth.
Also March 13th
Uk-South East Asia Tech Week was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from the 13th to the 17th.
ukabc.org.uk/event/uk-southโฆ
Uk-South East Asia Tech Week was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from the 13th to the 17th.
ukabc.org.uk/event/uk-southโฆ
Also March 13th
The Canadian trade minister, Mary Ng, was in the UK to head up a trade mission focussed on women in business.
This visit was also where the UK and Canada reportedly resolved their remaining concerns in CPTPP accession.
canada.ca/en/global-affaโฆ
The Canadian trade minister, Mary Ng, was in the UK to head up a trade mission focussed on women in business.
This visit was also where the UK and Canada reportedly resolved their remaining concerns in CPTPP accession.
canada.ca/en/global-affaโฆ
Also March 13th
The USA, UK and Australia made further announcements regarding the AUKUS partnership and next steps, including which submarine designs would be used and where they would be built.
March 13th was a really busy day!
gov.uk/government/pubโฆ
The USA, UK and Australia made further announcements regarding the AUKUS partnership and next steps, including which submarine designs would be used and where they would be built.
March 13th was a really busy day!
gov.uk/government/pubโฆ
March 16th
A summit was held in Tokyo regarding the Next Gen Fighter project, being developed jointly between the UK, Japan and Italy.
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerosโฆ
A summit was held in Tokyo regarding the Next Gen Fighter project, being developed jointly between the UK, Japan and Italy.
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerosโฆ
March 18th
Home Secretary Suella Braverman signs an addendum to the UK-Rwanda Migration pact during a visit to Kigali, to adjust the deal to better suit the current needs.
allafrica.com/stories/202303โฆ
Home Secretary Suella Braverman signs an addendum to the UK-Rwanda Migration pact during a visit to Kigali, to adjust the deal to better suit the current needs.
allafrica.com/stories/202303โฆ
Also March 18th
The UK and Kazakhstan signed several agreements, including ones on Critical Minerals and Green Hydrogren.
astanatimes.com/2023/03/uk-forโฆ
The UK and Kazakhstan signed several agreements, including ones on Critical Minerals and Green Hydrogren.
astanatimes.com/2023/03/uk-forโฆ
March 20th
The new Digital FTA between the UK and Ukraine, that was announced as having been agreed back in late 2022, was signed at a virtual ceremony.
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
The new Digital FTA between the UK and Ukraine, that was announced as having been agreed back in late 2022, was signed at a virtual ceremony.
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
Also March 20th
The UK and Canada started their 5th round of negotiations for an improved FTA from the CETA agreement which was replicated on leaving the EU.
politico.eu/article/uk-canโฆ
The UK and Canada started their 5th round of negotiations for an improved FTA from the CETA agreement which was replicated on leaving the EU.
politico.eu/article/uk-canโฆ
Also March 20th
The UK and India started their 8th round of negotiations for a brand spanking new comprehensive FTA.
india-briefing.com/news/india-uk-โฆ
The UK and India started their 8th round of negotiations for a brand spanking new comprehensive FTA.
india-briefing.com/news/india-uk-โฆ
March 21st
The UK and Israel signed a 2030 roadmap for partnership across multiple areas, aiming to boost economic, security and technology ties
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
The UK and Israel signed a 2030 roadmap for partnership across multiple areas, aiming to boost economic, security and technology ties
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
Also March 21st
The UK and Kenya held their first ever Economic Partnership Council, which is a group that meets every two years as part of the terms of the trade deal that came into effect in March 2021.
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
The UK and Kenya held their first ever Economic Partnership Council, which is a group that meets every two years as part of the terms of the trade deal that came into effect in March 2021.
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
March 23rd
The UK and Romania sign a renewed Strategic Partnership agreement, covering the breadth of the relationship including, foreign policy, defence, education, science, crime-fighting, stopping human trafficking, trade and investment.
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
The UK and Romania sign a renewed Strategic Partnership agreement, covering the breadth of the relationship including, foreign policy, defence, education, science, crime-fighting, stopping human trafficking, trade and investment.
gov.uk/government/newโฆ
Also March 23rd
The Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill received royal assent, becoming an act of law - and in doing so completing the final necessary work before bringing both trade deals into effect
bills.parliament.uk/bills/3152
The Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill received royal assent, becoming an act of law - and in doing so completing the final necessary work before bringing both trade deals into effect
bills.parliament.uk/bills/3152
March 27th
British Airways opened a new direct flight route to Guyana
travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/britiโฆ
British Airways opened a new direct flight route to Guyana
travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/britiโฆ
March 29th
The Trade Minister, Kemi Badenoch, announced through the medium of a written statement that the UK and Singapore would shortly open negotiations on an Investment Treaty
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statemโฆ
The Trade Minister, Kemi Badenoch, announced through the medium of a written statement that the UK and Singapore would shortly open negotiations on an Investment Treaty
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statemโฆ
Finally, March 30th
The UK announces that it has reached substantial agreement for its accession to the 11-country CPTPP multilateral trade agreement.
gov.uk/government/pubโฆ
The UK announces that it has reached substantial agreement for its accession to the 11-country CPTPP multilateral trade agreement.
gov.uk/government/pubโฆ
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