London: The Indo-Pacific region and the wider geopolitical context were among the topics on the agenda for talks when the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted us President Joe Biden at 10 Downing Street in London on Monday.
US leaders arrive in Britain ahead of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Lithuania, the focus of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the West’s support for the talks. Biden, who was later received by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, described UK-US relations as “volatile” ahead of his discussion with Sunak.
“Looking ahead to this week’s NATO summit, Prime Minister and President Biden agreed on the need to strengthen our alliance and maintain our support for Ukraine,” a Downing Street spokesman said in details of their discussions.
“They discussed the progress of the counteroffensive and stressed the importance of the country’s international partners committing to its long-term defense, providing Ukraine with the necessary assistance to win this war, and ensure a just and lasting peace. On broader NATO issues, they agreed on the need to ensure that Sweden has a rapid path to full NATO joining,” the spokeswoman said.
“The prime minister and President Biden also discussed the broader geopolitical context, including the Indo-Pacific and Iran,” the spokesperson said.
It is the first time Biden has visited Downing Street as US President and his sixth meeting with Sunak since becoming prime minister in October last year.
The US President rode in his official vehicle, known as “The Beast”, with a security convoy and was warmly welcomed by Sunak before leading a tour of the British Indian leader through the famous doors of 10 Downing Street But posed for the traditional picture. Garden dignitaries.
“We stand as the two strongest allies in that coalition, and I know we will want to do everything we can to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security,” Sunak said.
He said it was great to “continue our dialogue” after several meetings between the leaders this year, including his visit to Washington last month. Sunak, who will join Biden at a NATO summit this week, said he would consider it. How to strengthen cooperation and joint economic security for the benefit of citizens of both countries.
“The leaders discussed progress made since the announcement of the Atlantic Declaration, a first-of-its-kind framework for economic partnership between the UK and US, last month. Since the last meeting of the Prime Minister and President Biden at the White House, we have begun work on the UK-US Critical Minerals Agreement and the Joint Action Group on Energy Security to begin work on strengthening our clean energy supply chains Have met,” said Downing Street.
“Prime Minister and President Biden agreed to hold the first high-level meeting between representatives of No. 10 and the White House in October to advance progress under the Atlantic Declaration. The Prime Minister also briefed about the UK AI Summit to be held this autumn and welcomed the President’s strong support for this initiative…The leaders noted the importance of their friendship and the progress they have made over the past few months Agreed to continue close dialogue,” the statement said.
The US President landed at Stansted Airport on Sunday night before being taken by helicopter Winfield HouseThe US Ambassador’s residence in central London.
During his meeting with King Charles on Monday, Biden received a royal salute and heard the US national anthem performed by the Welsh Guards before sitting down for a cup of tea with the 74-year-old monarch.
Climate and environmental issues were at the center of the meeting, with King and President Biden briefed on the results of the Climate Finance Mobilization Forum meeting on offering support for poor countries.
It is the first time the two have met since the king’s coronation in May, which was attended only by US First Lady Jill Biden as the US representative.
US leaders arrive in Britain ahead of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Lithuania, the focus of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the West’s support for the talks. Biden, who was later received by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, described UK-US relations as “volatile” ahead of his discussion with Sunak.
“Looking ahead to this week’s NATO summit, Prime Minister and President Biden agreed on the need to strengthen our alliance and maintain our support for Ukraine,” a Downing Street spokesman said in details of their discussions.
“They discussed the progress of the counteroffensive and stressed the importance of the country’s international partners committing to its long-term defense, providing Ukraine with the necessary assistance to win this war, and ensure a just and lasting peace. On broader NATO issues, they agreed on the need to ensure that Sweden has a rapid path to full NATO joining,” the spokeswoman said.
“The prime minister and President Biden also discussed the broader geopolitical context, including the Indo-Pacific and Iran,” the spokesperson said.
It is the first time Biden has visited Downing Street as US President and his sixth meeting with Sunak since becoming prime minister in October last year.
The US President rode in his official vehicle, known as “The Beast”, with a security convoy and was warmly welcomed by Sunak before leading a tour of the British Indian leader through the famous doors of 10 Downing Street But posed for the traditional picture. Garden dignitaries.
“We stand as the two strongest allies in that coalition, and I know we will want to do everything we can to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security,” Sunak said.
He said it was great to “continue our dialogue” after several meetings between the leaders this year, including his visit to Washington last month. Sunak, who will join Biden at a NATO summit this week, said he would consider it. How to strengthen cooperation and joint economic security for the benefit of citizens of both countries.
“The leaders discussed progress made since the announcement of the Atlantic Declaration, a first-of-its-kind framework for economic partnership between the UK and US, last month. Since the last meeting of the Prime Minister and President Biden at the White House, we have begun work on the UK-US Critical Minerals Agreement and the Joint Action Group on Energy Security to begin work on strengthening our clean energy supply chains Have met,” said Downing Street.
“Prime Minister and President Biden agreed to hold the first high-level meeting between representatives of No. 10 and the White House in October to advance progress under the Atlantic Declaration. The Prime Minister also briefed about the UK AI Summit to be held this autumn and welcomed the President’s strong support for this initiative…The leaders noted the importance of their friendship and the progress they have made over the past few months Agreed to continue close dialogue,” the statement said.
The US President landed at Stansted Airport on Sunday night before being taken by helicopter Winfield HouseThe US Ambassador’s residence in central London.
During his meeting with King Charles on Monday, Biden received a royal salute and heard the US national anthem performed by the Welsh Guards before sitting down for a cup of tea with the 74-year-old monarch.
Climate and environmental issues were at the center of the meeting, with King and President Biden briefed on the results of the Climate Finance Mobilization Forum meeting on offering support for poor countries.
It is the first time the two have met since the king’s coronation in May, which was attended only by US First Lady Jill Biden as the US representative.