PM Xavier Bettel in London; Credit: ME

On Thursday 21 June 2018, Luxembourg's Prime Minister and Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, travelled to London on the occasion of the Luxembourg National Day.

PM Bettel participated in the official reception on the occasion of the National Day organised by the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in London. In his speech, the Prime Minister recalled the close ties that exist between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom, historically, politically and economically. Referring to Brexit, he also stressed that he hoped "London and the (European) Union will remain close friends in the future".

Before the reception, the Prime Minister had a meeting with the honorary consuls of Luxembourg in the United Kingdom.