Capito Meets With UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Press Release

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) met with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson this morning alongside a bipartisan group of senators at the U.S. Capitol.

During the meeting, they discussed a range of topics, including Afghanistan, international trade and climate agreements, coal and renewable energy, and easing COVID-19 travel restrictions between the two countries.

"Discussing West Virginia's priorities in-person with the leader of one of America's closest allies is always valuable, and this morning's conversation came at a critical time for both of our nations," Senator Capito said. "I appreciate Prime Minister Johnson for his candor and openness in talking through key topics, such as trade and energy policy, as well as working together to counter growing terror threats across the globe. The longstanding, special relationship the United States enjoys with the United Kingdom is mutually beneficial, and I'll continue to be West Virginia's voice on the issues that impact our state."

Participating in the meeting with Senator Capito and Prime Minister Johnson were U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine).

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