“ Good for jobs, invoices and borders ”: the United Kingdom and the EU agree on the Security and Defense Pact.

UK PM Keir Starmer (file photo)

The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed with a new major security and defense partnership, Downing Street said on Monday, marking what the government called “a historic day” and the start of a new chapter in relations between the two parties.The agreement, unveiled at a summit in London, will allow the British defense industry to participate in the Security Fund for Europe (SAFE) proposed by the EU of 150 billion euros (129 billion pounds Sterling), an important stage towards greater military cooperation after Brexit. According to the British government, the partnership will support thousands of British jobs and stimulate economic growth.“Today will also see the agreement of the new security and defense partnership, which will open the way to the British Defense industry to participate in the Security Defense Fund of 150 billion pounds Sterling for Europe (SAFE) of the EU supporting thousands of British jobs and stimulating growth,” the British government said in a statement. “At the time of increasing uncertainty and global volatility, this will formalize the Cooperation of the United Kingdom on Defense to ensure the security and security of Europe.“”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the agreement as a turning point. “It is time to look at impatiently. To pass ancient debates and outdated political battles to find common sense, practical solutions that become the best for the British people,” he said. “We are ready to work with partners if it means that we can improve people’s lives here at home. This is what this affair is to do in the world once again, in the great tradition of this nation.“”The security agreement was part of a broader strategic agreement of the United Kingdom, which also included a new health and phytosanitary agreement (SPS), designed to facilitate the trade in food and drinks, reduce administrative borders and boost British exports of products such as burgers and sausages. The government says that measures, in parallel with closer cooperation on emissions trade and commercial protections for sectors such as steel, could provide nearly 9 billion pounds to the British economy by 2040.Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Minister of Relations of the European Union, said: “Today is a historic day, marking the opening of a new chapter of our relationship with the EU which offers workers through the United Kingdom … Our new strategic partnership of the United Kingdom achieves the three objectives. It offers jobs, invoices and borders. ”