From: catriona.marshall@cabinetoffice.gov.uk on behalf of Acoba
Mailbox <acoba@acoba.gov.uk>
Sent: 27 January 2024 11:58
To: Shelley Williams-Walker
Subject: Re: Johnson - IWG (Rasmussen Global)
Dear Dame Shelley and Mr Johnson,
I respect of this one off work ACOBA understands that Mr Johnson has been invited by former NATO Secretary General (and previously Prime Minister of Denmark) Anders Fogh Rasmussen to join an initiative he’s set up, co-chaired by Ukrainian President Zelensky’s chief adviser Andriy Yermak. It’s called the International Working Group, and will work to deliver recommendations on European security architecture ahead of the next NATO summit this summer. This is unpaid and the specific activity will be limited to meetings and the occasional public statement, in line with Mr Johnson's well known continued support for Ukraine. We understand the report/recommendation will be published ahead of the NATO Summit and Mr Johnson will not have any contact with HMG around this.
As described this ad-hoc unpaid time limited as is not an appointment or employment, but participating in an ad hoc working group with other politicians and former politicians. If that changes into an ongoing role - you must come back as it will require advice under the Rules if it becomes an appointment.
Best wishes,
Cat
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On Fri, 26 Jan 2024 at 19:13, Shelley Williams-Walker <Shelley@borisjohnsonoffice.com> wrote: