The Prime Minister has met with French President Emmanuel Macron
and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister met French President Emmanuel Macron at the
G7 Summit in Hiroshima today.
“The leaders welcomed the strong unity of purpose at the G7 on
issues including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and our collective
approach to the economic threat posed by China.
“They discussed how the UK and France can continue to support
Ukraine’s defence, including providing military aid and
longer-term security assistance, and agreed to remain in close
contact ahead of the NATO Summit.
“The Prime Minister and President Macron highlighted progress on
joint work to tackle illegal migration in the Channel, building
on the successful UK-France Summit earlier this year. They
committed to delivering all elements of the ambitious
package agreed in March to help stop the
boats and tackle people smugglers preying on the
vulnerable.
“Following discussions earlier in the day at the G7 on economic
security, the leaders also discussed online safety and emerging
technologies.”
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A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister met President Joko Widodo of Indonesia at the
G7 Summit in Japan this morning.
“The leaders discussed the significant opportunities to grow
trade and investment between the UK and Indonesia, particularly
in renewable energy and new solar and hydrogen projects.
“The Prime Minister welcomed Indonesia’s recent progress in
addressing deforestation and their active participation the
Forest & Climate Leaders Partnership launched at COP27 in
Glasgow.
“The leaders also discussed increasing UK engagement in the
Indo-Pacific, including coordination with ASEAN, and wider
regional security issues.
“The Prime Minister welcomed President Jakowi’s assured
leadership of the G20 last year and looked forward to their
continued collaboration on issues like Ukraine, as they look
ahead to the next G20 Summit in India.”
