Published 05:43 IST, February 18th 2020
Brexit: UK and EU will 'rip each other apart' in trade deals, warns France
Brexit: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian predicted that Britain and the European Union would "rip each other apart" in talks over a future trade deal.
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French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian h predicted that Britain and European Union would "rip each or apart" in talks over a future tre deal, reported international media. While Speaking at Munich security forum, Le Drian h reportedly claimed that it will be hard for England to achieve its goal of free tre with Europe by end of this year.
Holds out 'hopes for defence cooperation'
Despite his pessimism, reports have indicated that Le Drian hoped UK to continue cooperation with Europe in defence-related matters.
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Le Drian, to prove his point that EU and Britain would 'rip each or apart' on tre issues and mechanism for future relations, he reportedly said that his desk in his office he h massive files on issues of contention between UK and France, including fishing rights. He furr ded that it was common practice to prioritize nation's interest above all.
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During one year transition period as agreed upon by Britain and EU, former still tres as a full-fledged member of EU even though it formally left Union on January 31.
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Reports have stated that France in past has called for greater integration within EU and will be leing calls among 27 EU states for a tough stance against Britain in regards to financial services and fishing. According to reports, France and several or nations wish to be able to continue fishing in British waters, on or hand, London wants full automy and control over its fishing waters and will only allow limited access to or European countries.
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France and UK are scheduled to meet soon in Lancaster House framework according to reports. It is an Anglo-French defence format which was first sealed in 2010 by David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy.
Sir Mark Sedwill, Britain's national security viser, will be sole British Spraker at conference and h claimed that United Kingdom will continue its cooperation with France on matters of Defence.
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05:43 IST, February 18th 2020