On 20 November 2023, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg met his new British counterpart, Foreign Secretary David Cameron, in London to mark the start of a new era in bilateral relations with the signing of a Joint Vision Statement. The aim of the Statement is to strengthen Austria and the UK’s cooperation at the level of a strategic partnership, including joint efforts in areas such as information exchange, the fight against terrorism and the economic sector.
Alexander Schallenberg emphasised the need for close cooperation with the United Kingdom, noting that, "Even if we are no longer members of the same club, we still stand together to defend our values and interests(...)". The full text of the declaration can be read here.