The Prime Minister will travel to Germany today [Friday 18
October] for talks with US President Joe Biden, French President
Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The leaders are expected to discuss the situation in the Middle
East, where the UK continues to call for an immediate ceasefire
and the release of all hostages.
This week, the government called for Israel to take immediate
action to improve the unacceptable and deteriorating humanitarian
situation in Northern Gaza, with access to basic services
worsening and the UN reporting barely any food has entered in the
last two weeks.
The Prime Minister has been clear that the UK continues to
support Israel's right to self-defence and security against the
abhorrent attacks it has faced, but it must comply with
international humanitarian law – including ensuring routes are
open for aid to flow in.
Along with its international partners, the UK continues to urge
all sides in the region to exercise restraint to avoid further
escalation, and create the space for a negotiated, diplomatic
solution to the conflict. The Prime Minister will continue to
make the case for this in Germany today.
The leaders will also discuss the latest situation in Ukraine,
following the presentation of President Zelenskyy's victory plan
to the Ukrainian parliament earlier this week. The UK's support
for Ukraine remains ironclad, and it has committed to providing
£3 billion in military support every year.
Along with its international partners, the government is
committed to ensuring Ukraine is in the strongest possible
position in the coming months, for as long as it takes for Russia
to withdraw.
