British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden met for the first time officially at the White House on Wednesday (10/7), during a summit visit to mark NATO’s 75th anniversary.
“Biden and Starmer discussed the importance of reaching a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that would free the hostages and end the conflict,” the White House statement said.
Other leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
The prime minister congratulated President Biden on hosting the summit. “A bigger NATO, a stronger NATO, and a NATO with the resolve we need,” he said.
The Labor leader is a season ticket holder at Arsenal Football Club and gave President Biden a personalised team shirt as a gift.
On the back is President Biden’s last name and the number 46, referring to him as the 46th US president.
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Sir Keir also gave him a copy of the Atlantic Charter containing amendments from then Labour leader Clement Attlee.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who accompanied Sir Keir on the trip, met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The State Department said the pair reaffirmed the importance of ensuring Ukraine receives the economic, security, and humanitarian assistance it needs to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
New British Defense Secretary John Healey meets US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. (Aljazeera/fer)
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