Biden to host UKs Starmer next week: White House

Published September 06,2024

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US President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks subsequent week that may give attention to the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, the White House stated on Friday.

Starmer’s go to to the White House on September 13, his second since taking workplace in July, may even give attention to the “special relationship” between London and Washington, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated in a press release.

The go to comes after Biden’s July 21 determination to drop out of the 2024 US presidential election and go the mantle as Democratic candidate to Vice President Kamala Harris.

It was not clear if Starmer would additionally meet Harris on his journey to Washington.

Biden and Starmer will focus on “continuing robust support to Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression” and “securing a hostage release and ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza,” stated Jean-Pierre.

The US chief has been pushing for a truce to finish Israel’s conflict on Hamas within the Gaza Strip earlier than he leaves workplace, however the talks brokered by the United States, Egypt and Qatar have failed to provide an accord.

Ukraine in the meantime has captured a swath of Russian territory, however Moscow has hit again with advances in Ukraine’s east.

Biden and Starmer may even focus on assaults on delivery by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Huthi rebels and, in a reference to countering Chinese affect, guaranteeing a “free and open” Asia-Pacific area.

“President Biden will underscore the importance of continuing to strengthen the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom,” added Jean-Pierre.

Labor chief Starmer first visited the White House on July 10, simply days after his election as British Prime Minister, whereas attending a summit of NATO army alliance leaders in Washington.

During their assembly within the Oval Office, Biden hailed Britain because the “best of allies” whereas Starmer reaffirmed Britain’s help for Ukraine because it battles Russia’s invasion.