Gibraltar/The new British government will not change its position on Gibraltar, which is why the British ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliottbelieve that the agreement between the two countries will be closed “as soon as possible”. As the diplomat explained in a meeting with journalists at the British Embassy in Madrid, negotiations were “advancing rapidly” before the election was announced and the current prime minister won. Keir Starmer.
The ambassador has stressed that British foreign policy is a matter of state, so there will be no problem in Gibraltar. “no major changes” and “everything that has been completed and advanced to date” remains on the table. In this regard, he has indicated that although the new British and Spanish Executives may have “greater political harmony” because they both are socialistsyour Government’s position will not change “in substance”.
For Elliot, who will complete his mission in Spain in the coming weeks, future deals “will be done win win winbetween the three parties and “will create a climate” that will facilitate other agreements in Batu.
Given the situation, the ambassador hopes to conclude negotiations “soon” and reach an agreement, although he acknowledged that there is some work to be done. “Little time” to sign it before August.
The new Foreign Minister has already spoken about the Gibraltar issue, David Lammyand the Spanish version, Jose Manuel Albaresin a telephone conversation this Sunday, in which they called for a meeting to advance this agreement within the framework of the NATO summit that starts this Tuesday in Washington.
In addition to the meeting between foreign ministers, Elliot has confirmed that there will likely also be a meeting between foreign ministers. Ministry of defence and the president of Spain, Pedro Sanchezand the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. Regarding the meeting between Sánchez and Starmer, he indicated that it did not happen. Washingtonwill be active Blenheim (UK) where the two leaders will meet next week at the European Political Community Summit.
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