It was as the British Secretary of Defence, John Healey paid a visit to Berlin and held discussions with his Germany counterpart, Boris Pistorius.
On Wednesday, the two governments announced that they would engage more closely on defense and security issues.
The bilateral defence pact inked by both ministers on 25th September this year has been described as being unprecedented.
What’s happening?
The deal also includes calls for development or procurement of weapons, strengthening their respective defence industries, and better “coordinated” action in Ukraine said Pistorius.
On Wednesday, Germany and UK agreed to cooperate more fully on matters related to defense and security services.
This statement coincided with Defense Secretary John Healey traveling to Berlin for talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius.
Both ministers signed a joint declaration on defense which is hailed as the first of its kind ever between these NATO allies.
What is this all about?
“This will reinforce the European pillar within Nato and thus Nato itself,” expressed Pistorius at a press conference they conducted together.
So did Healey who said that closer cooperation in the field of defence will enhance Britain’s position on both national security and “our nation’s economy.”
In addition, Britain’s Ministry of Defense noted that the two states would cooperate in seeking solutions to security problems such as those faced in cyberspace.
A restart with EU?
Healey’s trip to Berlin is part of his two day tour through France, Poland and Estonia among others.
These visits are symbolic; “they epitomize how this administration values Europe safety above any other foreign policy issue.” This was according to a statement issued by Healey regarding UK new Labour government.
Furthermore he also stressed London is determine enough so that; it can reorient her relationship with Europe generally speaking.
Keir Starmer has urged fellow Europeans working towards greater defense ties between them or else become united behind Ukraine. In fact he made this point during the meeting of European Political Community last week.
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also suggested a potential security pact between the United Kingdom and EU to cover areas like energy and migration.
