President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House next Friday for discussions on key global issues, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea posed by Iranian-backed Houthis. The meeting underscores Biden’s continued focus on international engagement as he nears the end of his presidency. This will be Starmer’s second visit to Washington since his election, following a previous meeting with Biden during the NATO Summit two months ago.
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- President Biden to host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House next Friday
- Key discussion topics to include the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and Red Sea shipping threats
- This will be Starmer’s second visit to Washington since his election
- Meeting highlights Biden’s continued focus on international engagement in his final months in office
Biden to meet UK PM Keir Starmer for key White House talks next week
Newsloks- WASHINGTON
President Joe Biden is set to host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House next Friday for discussions expected to cover the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, among other global concerns. This will be Starmer’s second visit to Washington since his election earlier this year.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced that the meeting will focus on continued Western support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion, as well as efforts to negotiate a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Other topics include threats posed by Iranian-backed Houthis to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and concerns related to the Indo-Pacific region.
As Biden nears the end of his presidency, the talks highlight his commitment to strengthening alliances, especially as the international community monitors the upcoming U.S. presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. Starmer last met with Biden during the NATO summit in Washington two months ago.
