EU's Barnier: Britain must finalise withdrawal agreement, not there yet

Below are some key highlights, via Reuters, from the statement delivered by the new Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, and the EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, ahead of their meeting. 

• Barnier: EU, Britain must finalise withdrawal agreement, not there yet.
• Barnier: Close partnership on security more important than ever.
• Raab: Vital to make progress on framework for future partnership.
• Raab: Looking forward to intensifying talks.