The American president will meet the British prime minister in London on Monday on his way to a Nato summit in Lithuania
Joe Biden is expected to raise concerns over the peace process in Northern Ireland and discuss the Ukrainian counter-offensive against Russia with Rishi Sunak when they meet next week.
In their fifth meeting in as many months, the White House said Biden will “compare notes” with Sunak on their support for Ukraine and the situation on the battlefield. Amanda Sloat, National Security Council senior director for Europe, told reporters that Biden “remains very focused on working in partnership with the UK, with Ireland and continuing to ensure peace in and prosperity and stability in the broader region”.
Biden will also attend a climate finance mobilisation forum, focused on supporting developing countries, while in Britain. Biden and Sunak will join their Nato allies in Vilnius on Tuesday, when there will be discussions on Ukraine’s membership bid.
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