Dutch PM Rutte to invite UK to join EU defence deal: Report

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said there is a need to work with the UK.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to be offered a defence and security co-operation deal with the European Union during a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Downing Street on Friday, the Times newspaper reported, citing a diplomatic source.

Netherlands' Prime Minister Mark Rutte (REUTERS)

“Since Brexit, not enough European leaders have been in touch with Johnson. It is important to look at the geopolitics without being divided and there is a need to work with the UK," the source said.