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Joint statement by Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May and EC President Jean-Claude Juncker

A joint statement issued by Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker following their working dinner in Brussels.

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皇冠体育app following joint statement was issued by Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May and EC President Jean-Claude Juncker following their working dinner in Brussels on 16 October 2017:

皇冠体育app Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission had a broad, constructive exchange on current European and global challenges.

皇冠体育appy discussed their common interest in preserving the Iran nuclear deal and their work on strengthening the security of citizens in Europe, notably on the fight against terrorism. 皇冠体育appy also prepared for the European Council that will take place later this week.

As regards the Article 50 negotiations, both sides agreed that these issues are being discussed in the framework agreed between the EU27 and the United Kingdom, as set out in Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission reviewed the progress made in the Article 50 negotiations so far and agreed that these efforts should accelerate over the months to come. 皇冠体育app working dinner took place in a constructive and friendly atmosphere.

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Published 16 October 2017