The Foreign Secretary's City Breakfast
11 February 2008
Strengthening the City of London as a European and global
financial hub was the key message at a meeting held this morning
(Monday) between the Foreign Secretary, David Miliband MP, and a
group of leading City of London businessmen and women.
The working breakfast, held at the Guildhall, also gave the
Foreign Secretary an opportunity to discuss the Government’s
delivery agenda for Europe [see
http://www.fco.gov.uk/Files/kfile/FCO_BEU_DOC_GlobalEurope71022.pdf],
the City’s priorities in Europe in 2008 and beyond, and future
partnerships between City business and the Foreign Office.
The Foreign Secretary said:
"A vibrant City of London is crucial for British, European and
global prosperity. In partnership together, the Government, the
City and the European Union are working ever more closely to boost
jobs and foster economic growth both here and in the EU over the
coming years."
Michael Snyder, Chairman of Policy and Resources at the City of
London Corporation, said:
"I warmly welcome the opportunity to discuss with the Foreign
Secretary a range of important areas, with a focus on strengthening
the City’s position as a driving force in the UK economy and a
global hub at the heart of an EU that makes the most of a
globalised world."
Ends
Note to Editors:
These Breakfast meetings are part of regular discussions between
the FCO and City.
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