Following the meeting between Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden, a Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister welcomed President of the United States, Joe Biden, to Downing Street this morning, APA reports citing The Independent.

The leaders discussed progress made since they announced the Atlantic Declaration, a first-of-its kind framework for the economic partnership between the UK and the US, last month.

The Prime Minister and President Biden agreed to hold the first high level meeting between Number 10 and White House representatives in October to drive progress under the Atlantic Declaration.

The Prime Minister also updated on the UK’s AI Summit which will be held this autumn and welcomed the President’s strong support for the initiative.

Looking ahead to this week’s NATO Summit, the Prime Minister and President Biden agreed on the need to strengthen the alliance and maintain their support for Ukraine. They discussed the progress of the counter-offensive and emphasised the importance of the country’s international partners committing to its long-term defence, providing the support Ukraine needs to win this war and secure a just and lasting peace.

On broader NATO issues, they agreed on the need to ensure that Sweden has a swift path to full NATO accession.

The Prime Minister and President Biden also discussed the broader geopolitical context, including in the Indo-Pacific and with regard to Iran.

The leaders agreed on the importance of their friendship and of continuing the close dialogue they have had in the few months.

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US President Joe Biden has arrived in Downing Street where he was greeted on the steps of No 10 by Prime Minister of UK Rishi Sunak, APA reports citing The National News.

It is the American leader’s fifth meeting with Mr Sunak in as many months and sixth overall.

The pair shook hands and exchanged smiles as they posed for photographers on steps of Mr Sunak's residence.

Mr Biden described the current Anglo-American relationship as 'rock solid' at the start of the meeting.

The two men are expected to discuss support for Ukraine ahead of tomorrow’s NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Following his meeting in Downing Street, the Democrat leader will head to Windsor Castle where he will have tea with King Charles III.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency