UK Prime Minister and US President Discuss Relations, Immigration, and International Issues

London, September 23 (KUNA) -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and U.S. President Donald Trump held talks on Tuesday evening on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, discussing a number of issues including bilateral relations, migration, and key international matters. A statement from the British government on Wednesday clarified that both sides reaffirmed during the meeting the importance of the “robustness” of relations between the two countries, with Burnham noting that existing agreements between them “have delivered clear benefits for the British people.” The statement added that the two leaders discussed migration, with the prime minister pointing out that small boat crossings during the summer had reached their lowest level in six years and that overall migration levels had declined, while also acknowledging “the valuable contribution made by those who have come to the UK legally.” The meeting also addressed several international issues, most notably the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to global navigation, preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine. Regarding Diego Garcia, the prime minister said he was committed to working with all parties to reach a solution. As for the Falkland Islands, he “reaffirmed the firm British position on this issue.” (End)