OFFICIAL/FR Visit

[Jamie]

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Security Classification: SECRET

To: Prime Minister Marie Lefebvre Alexander
Cc:
Subject: OFFICIAL Visit 112004

Dear Prime Minister Lefebvre,

I am writing to request an official visit to France at your convenience, from November onwards and depending on your availability. I believe an in-person meeting would prove to be highly beneficial and work towards strengthening the relations between the UK and France.

I would be keen to discuss a range of topics including, but not limited to: cooperation on trade, security collaboration and the ongoing response to global and regional challenges we face.

Thank you for considering this request. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kindest Regards,
P. Lyons

Peter Lyons | First Secretary to the United Kingdom |

 

[Alexander]

Empire de France
Palais de l'Élysée

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From: Marquis Marie Lefebvre, Premier ministre français, Marquis de Nord
To: Peter Lyons, First Secretary to the United Kingdom Jamie
Classification: Confidential

Subject: Official Visit

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Your Excellency,

First of all I must apologize for the delay in our response, pressing internal events precluded my office from addressing international matters. Now that we have returned to full operations I wish to extend our full and enthusiastic support for a visit to Paris by a British official. Ever since the Entente Cordiale, the United Kingdom has been one of France's greatest friends and cooperation between our two states is considered a national priority by my government.

We are able to receive you at any time of your convenience.

Sincerely,
Marie Lefebvre,
Premier ministre français.
Marquis de Nord.