The EU and the United Kingdom are very close to an agreement in the negotiations held in Brussels with the commitment to create the conditions for “a win-win solution” on the supply of anti Covid vaccines in order to “expand their distribution to all our citizens ”. This was read in a joint statement by the Commission and the government of Boris Johnson.
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“We are all facing the same pandemic and the third wave makes cooperation between the EU and the UK even more important. We have discussed what else we can do to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship between the UK and the EU on Covid. 19 Given our interdependencies, we are working on specific measures we can take – in the short, medium and long term – to create a win-win situation for all, ”the two executives argue. “In the end, the openness and global cooperation of all countries will be essential to finally overcome this pandemic and ensure better preparation to face future challenges. We will continue our discussions ”, is the conclusion of the joint declaration.