HUMZA Yousaf held a meeting with EU ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano in Edinburgh on Monday.
In a post on Twitter, the First Minister said they spoke of a “mutual desire to continue to strengthen the relationship between Scotland & the EU” in a number of areas, including energy cooperation, youth mobility, and trade.
Delighted to host the EU Ambassador to the UK @PedroSerranoEU
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) April 15, 2024
We spoke of our mutual desire to continue to strengthen the relationship between Scotland & the EU in a number of areas; energy cooperation, youth mobility, and trade.
Scotland is a very proud European nation 🏴🇪🇺 https://t.co/se8jOwZ4Gk
“Scotland is a very proud European nation,” Yousaf added.
Serrano, meanwhile, said he has a “very friendly informal discussion over lunch” with the SNP leader.
He added: “Huge thanks for warm hospitality.”
They also spent time at the yearly consular reception hosted by the Scottish Government at Edinburgh Castle.
Serrano said of the event: “ I thank the Scottish government for opening its arms to EU citizens.
“My friends and European colleagues are doing an important job as consuls in the Scottish capital.”
Serrano is in Scotland for several days, visiting Edinburgh, Glasgow and Orkney.
On Tuesday morning he held another meeting at Holyrood with Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone, discussing "key challenges".
Delighted to be welcomed at Holyrood by @POCScotParl Alison Johnstone. Grateful for candid exchange on key challenges. pic.twitter.com/AOJMm4A6VA
— Pedro Serrano (@PedroSerranoEU) April 16, 2024
Ahead of his visit, he said he was “very much looking forward to discovering some more of this beautiful country".
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel