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Trump, Burnham Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire, Middle East Peace in Call
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump held a phone call Monday covering developments in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine.
According to a statement from Burnham's office, the prime minister congratulated Trump on the latest US employment figures and pointed to encouraging signs of growth within the UK economy.
"The Prime Minister said the government was building more positivity about the UK and that he was making progress, but with more still to do," the statement added.
On Ukraine, the two leaders found common ground on the need to keep pursuing a ceasefire that would halt further loss of life. Burnham also reaffirmed Britain's backing for Ukraine and for the ongoing US-led peace negotiations.
Turning to the Middle East, Burnham laid out the UK's commitment to advancing peace and security across the region. He underscored the importance of a two-state solution for Palestinians and Israelis, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and "ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon," the statement said.
According to a statement from Burnham's office, the prime minister congratulated Trump on the latest US employment figures and pointed to encouraging signs of growth within the UK economy.
"The Prime Minister said the government was building more positivity about the UK and that he was making progress, but with more still to do," the statement added.
On Ukraine, the two leaders found common ground on the need to keep pursuing a ceasefire that would halt further loss of life. Burnham also reaffirmed Britain's backing for Ukraine and for the ongoing US-led peace negotiations.
Turning to the Middle East, Burnham laid out the UK's commitment to advancing peace and security across the region. He underscored the importance of a two-state solution for Palestinians and Israelis, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and "ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon," the statement said.
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