BRAINTREE’S MP is currently across the pond as he attends important international talks.
James Cleverly MP was unveiled as Foreign Secretary earlier this month.
It has been a busy start for the 53-year-old who has been hosting foreign dignitaries during the Queen’s funeral.
Now the MP has travelled to America for a United Nations summit.
It is Mr Cleverley’s first overseas trip in the role, and he will speak during a meeting of the UN Security Council tomorrow.
A privilege to be in New York for meetings at the UN General Assembly. I’ll be meeting key UK partners and discussing how we can take action on the pressing issues facing us all including food insecurity, defending democracy and standing with Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/uF0RuGp1ig
— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) September 20, 2022
World leaders and top diplomats from across the globe are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly, with Mr Cleverly attending as part of a UK delegation headed up by Liz Truss.
The war in Ukraine continues to overshadow global affairs and the visit has seen Mr Cleverly meet US secretary of state Antony Blinken on Tuesday.
He will also meet Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba during his trip.
Close to 50 million people worldwide are one step away from famine. Thank you @SecBlinken for hosting the urgent discussions I’ve just attended at #UNGA about how we protect the most vulnerable. Essential we protect the UN-brokered deal to get grain out of Ukraine pic.twitter.com/evoOqH2cJa
— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) September 20, 2022
Mr Cleverly, in a statement before his arrival in New York, called the world “increasingly unstable” and “divided”.
“As Foreign Secretary, I will work to bring countries together to tackle aggression, overcome challenges and promote our democratic values,” he said.
“We will judge others on actions, not words.
“Every day the devastating consequences of Russia’s barbaric tactics become clearer.
“There must be no impunity for (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s hostility.”
The key event of the week will be a special UN Security Council meeting on Thursday, where attendees are expected to discuss the war in Ukraine and how to hold Russia accountable.
I spoke to @SecBlinken today at #UNGA We are the US’s partner of first resort and both committed to creating a safer world and remaining steadfast in our support for the people of Ukraine pic.twitter.com/4jBtDLkjLx
— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) September 20, 2022
Mr Cleverly will join fellow G7 foreign ministers for an event on nuclear safety.
It comes amid ongoing concerns about the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine after shelling in and around the plant.
Mr Cleverly will also meet India’s Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Canada’s Melanie Joly, as well as Australia’s Penny Wong, this week.
The visit will also see stability in the Middle East discussed, while Mr Cleverly will also attend a global food security event hosted by the US, EU and African Union.
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