Trade, Diplomacy, And Defence: The Foundations of British Prosperity

Dec. 14, 2021 – Trade, Diplomacy, And Defence: The Foundations of British Prosperity 

A luncheon: With the Right Honourable Penny Mordaunt MP, Minister of State for Trade Policy at the Carter Center’s Cyprus Room.

The Minister will discuss not only the trade and trade policy position of the United Kingdom following its departure from the EU, but also the broader mission of the UK as a global force for good. Partnering with the United States, the UK’s independent trade policy can underpin progress in the spheres of defence, security, and diplomacy to achieve outcomes consistent with shared values.

Minister Mordaunt previously served as International Development Secretary from 2017 to 2019 and Defence Secretary in 2019 – a first woman to hold this post. Her speech, followed by moderated audience Q&A, will be part of Minister Mordaunt’s first official trip to the U.S.

Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center, will make opening remarks.

The cost for the in-person luncheon is $20 for Council members, and $30 for non-members. The program will also be streamed on the Council’s YouTube channel.