State Secretary Raščan and Minister of State Hands expressed satisfaction with the positive and diversified economic relations between Slovenia and the United Kingdom. They confirmed a mutual interest and wish to advance this cooperation between the two countries with numerous opportunities. Among potential areas with scope for further enhancing the cooperation, they focused on green technologies, infrastructure, tourism, space technologies and the forging of technological partnerships, along with joint research and development projects. 

The interlocutors also exchanged views on the future trade and wider economic relations between the UK and the EU with regard to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement concluded in December 2020, WTO reform, relations with China and preparations for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be held in November in Glasgow.