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France's Minister of Agriculture, Annie Genevard, and the United Kingdom (UK) Secretary of State for Environment, Emma Reynolds, met in Paris to strengthen bilateral cooperation in food safety, agricultural resilience, and agri-food trade between the UK, France and the European Union (UN).
In a context of geopolitical tensions, climate change, and fragile supply chain, both officials highlighted the strategic role of agricultural production in ensuring access to safe, sustainable, and affordable food. They emphasized the need to maintain competitive and resilient agricultural system.
The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to high standards in animal and plant health, strengthened biosecurity, and sustainable farming practices. They also highlighted the importance of a regulatory framework based on WOAH and EU standards to protect livestock while facilitating trade.
The discussion focused on the progress of negotiations for a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement between the UK and the EU. Such agreement would simplify trade, reduce administrative burdens, and provide greater predictability for operators, while maintaining a high level of sanitary requirements. Both parties expressed their willingness to reach and agreement quickly.
Finally, they confirmed their intention to continue close coordination on agricultural issues within the G7 and G20 frameworks, as well as to strengthen Franco-British cooperation in the upcoming months.
April 2, 2026 / French Government / France.
https://agriculture.gouv.fr
