Following the Prime Minister's meetings with the Prime Minister
of Japan and the Prime Minister of Australia at the G20 Summit in
Brazil, a Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru
Ishiba at the G20 Summit in Brazil today.
“The two leaders were pleased to meet in person for the first
time and agreed they both shared high ambition for the UK-Japan
relationship across a wide range of areas – including trade and
investment, climate and security.
“They agreed to launch today a new Japan-UK Foreign and Trade
Ministers' meeting, known as the Economic 2+2. This will further
advance the UK and Japan's bilateral cooperation on international
trade, economy, and geopolitical issues that are vital to growth
and prosperity in both of our countries.
“Moving on, they agreed the security of the Euro-Atlantic and the
Indo-Pacific is indivisible at a time of increased global
volatility. The Prime Minister then reiterated his commitment to
the partnership between the UK, Italy and Japan on the Global
Combat Air Programme, which will be crucial for keeping our
people safe and secure for generations to come.
“Both agreed that now was the time to double down on support for
Ukraine, noting Putin's increasing desperation highlighted in
recent weeks by his decision to deploy North Korean troops in his
illegal invasion.
“They looked forward to deepening their partnership further and
speaking again soon.”
Australia
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony
Albanese at the G20 Summit in Brazil today.
“Prime Minister Albanese began by asking about the recently
announced UK Budget. The Prime Minister said he was committed to
fixing the foundations of the country, prioritising economic
growth and delivering for the British people.
“They discussed their ongoing commitment to climate collaboration
and looked forward to the work of the Australia-UK Climate and
Energy Partnership, launched last month at CHOGM.
“At a challenging time for the world, both leaders reiterated
their commitment to the AUKUS defence and security partnership,
which will advance a free and open Indo-Pacific while maintaining
peace and stability.
“The Prime Minister reiterated the need for G20 leaders to double
down on support for Ukraine. Both agreed that they would do
whatever it takes to ensure Putin does not win.”
