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Thirteenth Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee

17 May 2024

Proposing MP
Nusrat Ghani Con
Sussex Weald
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the Thirteenth Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee held on May 16 in Brussels.

Action Requested

No specific actions are requested; the statement provides updates on progress made, agreements reached, and decisions adopted related to Citizens' Rights and the Windsor Framework implementation. It also mentions adopting the Withdrawal Agreement Annual Report for 2023.

Key Facts

  • The meeting was held in Brussels on May 16.
  • The meeting was co-chaired by Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton and European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič.
  • Progress was noted on Citizens' Rights, with a commitment to protect the rights of millions of citizens across the UK and EU.
  • The Windsor Framework has delivered significant benefits for people and businesses in Northern Ireland.
  • A corrigendum to Joint Committee Decision No1/2023 was agreed upon.
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