“Negotiations have been carried out in a constructive atmosphere and significant progress has been achieved,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs in a joint statement, Jose Manuel Albares; from England, David Cameron; Gibraltar Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo; and the vice president of the European Commission, Maros Sefcovic.

They have all committed to continuing negotiations in the coming weeks “to finalize the EU-UK Agreement”, having agreed to it this Friday. “general political lines, including airports, goods and mobility.”

The participants agreed that it had been a “productive day,” after about four hours of negotiations.

“Shared commitment” to an agreement

The meeting had reaffirmed a “shared commitment” to reach an agreement “that guarantees a prosperous future for the entire region” and that “will bring trust, legal certainty and stability to the lives and quality of life of communities throughout the region, without harming their respective legal positions parties,” concluded the parties in a joint statement.

“We finally reached a very constructive attitude that pushed us forward”Picardo stressed to the press, at the end of the meeting, and estimated that “there are several weeks left to complete these negotiations with a legal text that reflects the general political line we have agreed today.”

Picardo, making his first appearance before the media, also highlighted the “significant progress in a very positive and constructive atmosphere” they had achieved this Friday, but apologized for not being able to provide further details. “because negotiations have not yet been completed.”

Picardo emphasized that “this is a very positive moment” and “The negotiating team will now continue their related work“.

However, he was “pleased” to say that he believes “this is a very positive and forward-thinking opportunity for the community that I represent in Gibraltar and for everyone in rural Gibraltar, to create a new dynamic.” connection.”