Joe Biden to host UK PM Keir Starmer in White House on September 13

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According to a statement by the White House, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will begin his US visit next week and meet President Joe Biden on September 13.

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US President Joe Biden and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer are seen at a meeting in Washington. (Photo: Reuters)

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Washington,UPDATED: Sep 7, 2024 08:06 IST

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Joe Biden, Keir Starmer to discuss global issues in their meeting at White HouseSupport for Ukraine against Russian aggression to be dicussedTwo leaders to also discuss ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza

US President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on September 13, the White House said on Friday.

"The leaders will have an in-depth discussion on a range of global issues of mutual interest, including continuing robust support to Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression, securing a hostage release and ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza, protecting international shipping in the Red Sea from Iranian-backed Houthi threats, and advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific," it said in a statement.

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Sudeep Lavania

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Sep 7, 2024

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