The Foreign Secretary will tell European Commission vice president Maroš Šefčovič that the EU and the UK have a “shared responsibility” to find a solution to the Northern Ireland protocol which protects “peace and stability” and works for all sides.
Ms Truss, who is seen as a leading contender to succeed Boris Johnson at the helm of the Conservative party, told the Sunday Express: “Fundamentally this is about peace and stability in Northern Ireland. Whether you voted Leave or Remain, represent the UK or EU, the focus must be on protecting the Belfast Good Friday Agreement and fixing the protocol.
“That is my message in these negotiations. Rather than re-running past arguments, we need to focus on delivering for the people of Northern Ireland, finding practical solutions to problems on the ground and maintaining the integrity of the United Kingdom.
“I look forward to meeting Vice President Šefčovič again tomorrow to review progress. There is a deal to be done, and we need to make it happen.”
