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Trump Praises PM Burnham, Says US-UK Ties Stronger Than Ever
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News18•23-09-2026, 05:15
Trump Praises PM Burnham, Says US-UK Ties Stronger Than Ever
- •US President Donald Trump stated that relations between the United States and the United Kingdom have improved under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- •Trump noted that US-UK ties are "more up now" compared to the previous Prime Minister, Kier Starmer.
- •Discussions between Trump and Burnham covered various topics including Rolls-Royce, energy, and immigration.
- •Burnham raised the issue of the Falkland Islands, reaffirming the UK's stance against any threats to the territory, following Trump's previous review of the US position.
- •Trump also held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, praising her leadership and calling her a friend.
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Following a bilateral meeting in New York during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump stated that relations between the United States and the United Kingdom have improved under Prime Minister Andy Burnham compared to his predecessor.
During their meeting at the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed a range of topics including Rolls-Royce, energy, and immigration, as well as the Falkland Islands.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham conveyed the UK's stance on the British-held Falkland Islands and emphasized that the country will remain firm against any threats regarding the territory, following previous remarks by Trump that the US was reviewing its position on the islands.
