Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, indicated that ongoing negotiations regarding fishing quotas should not obstruct a vital security agreement between the UK and the EU. Ahead of a London summit, the UK aims to establish stronger ties with the EU, including a defence pact that would enable UK participation in EU defence procurement initiatives. Although fishing arrangements are politically significant, the fisheries sector's economic impact is relatively minimal. France's push for long-term fishing access remains a pivotal issue as negotiations progress.
Kaja Kallas emphasized that fishing quotas should not impede a potential security deal with the UK, suggesting an optimistic outlook on the agreements ahead.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer aims to 'reset' UK-EU relations and pursue a defence pact, highlighting the importance of fishing arrangements in negotiations.
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