The newly proclaimed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, held telephone conversations on Tuesday with U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, with whom he reaffirmed his country’s support for Ukraine.
In particular, the US president congratulated Sunak on his appointment and described the United Kingdom as «America’s closest ally», and urged his British counterpart to continue working together.
The leaders discussed how to extend the two countries’ cooperation, particularly in countries such as Ukraine, where the UK and US would be leading in supporting the Ukrainian people, as well as ensuring that Russian President Vladimir Putin loses in the war.
They have also stressed the importance of maintaining their joint work in regions such as the Indo-Pacific, where their trilateral pact with Australia operates, as well as countering the «malign» influence of China.
Nevertheless, Sunak and Biden agreed on the need to ensure the people of Northern Ireland’s security and prosperity by maintaining the Good Friday Agreement.
The two leaders look forward to meeting in person at the upcoming G20 summit in Indonesia on October 30-31.
A «STRONGER THAN EVER» SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE Rishi Sunak also spoke on Tuesday afternoon with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodimir Zelenski, to whom he reaffirmed the British support for his country.
The Premier declared that the support of the United Kingdom to Ukraine will be «stronger than ever» under his mandate, assuring Zelenski that he can count on the permanent solidarity of his government.
In this sense, both leaders agreed on the need to continue pressuring «Putin’s barbaric regime» through the continuation of economic sanctions.
In addition, the Ukrainian President congratulated Sunak on his appointment and wished him a happy Diwali, the traditional Hindu holiday.
