Global Courant
LONDON
British Home Secretary Suella Braverman met with French Home Secretary Gerald Darmanin on Thursday to discuss state security, the fight against terrorism and illegal immigration.
“The United Kingdom and France are not only common or close neighbors, but also best friends,” the British Home Office said in a statement. said.
The meeting was held at the National Crime Agency in London as part of the French interior minister’s first official visit to the British capital.
Discussing the importance of security in the face of terrorism and state threats, the two agreed to continue working “hand in hand” to protect the common security of both countries.
“Mrs Braverman welcomed the fact that between January and May of this year, the French stopped the crossing of more people than those who managed to reach England.”
Braverman and Darmanin also stressed the importance of maintaining close cooperation ahead of the summer months, when transition initiatives are expected to take a leap.
“Our cooperation is growing stronger and we are committed to working together on our common global challenges, including stopping the boats, with the same pace,” Braverman said after the meeting.
Last November, French and British authorities signed an agreement to increase police patrols on beaches in northern France to stop people trying to cross the English Channel in small boats.
Additionally, during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in March, British Prime Minister Sunak said that he would pay France around £476 million ($588 million) over the next three years to help the UK overcome canal crossings.
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