Recently Florida Governor Charlie Crist met with UK Secretary of State David Miliband, Chief Foreign Policy Advisor Simon McDonald and John Aston special advisor on climate change in London. Crist also met with the House of Lords to discuss initiatives. Crist was in London on a 10-day "Team Florida Trade and Business Development Mission" and visited the UK, France, Russia and Spain to encourage trade and investment in Florida.
Florida and the United Kingdom have strong economic ties: two-way merchandise trade is valued at $2.8 billion. The UK also ranked second in foreign direct investment in Florida with a total of $4 billion invested in 2005. Florida is also the UK’s top overseas tourism market – on average British travelers spend two weeks in Florida and $3,196. 72.5% of these British travelers visit the Orlando area.
A year ago Crist signed an agreement with the United Kingdom focusing on climate policies and mutual economic benefits. We’re looking forward to a continued successful relationship!
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