Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to US President Donald Trump for his “function in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza” throughout a name between the 2 leaders.
The dialog befell on Sunday, hours after Trump praised Sir Keir for having done a “very good job thus far” and stated the pair have a “excellent relationship”.
The incoming Trump administration labored in shut co-ordination with that of his predecessor, Joe Biden, over the deal, which was agreed between Israel and Hamas earlier this month.
The president welcomed the discharge of the just lately freed British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari, Downing Avenue stated.
The 28-year-old was one of the first three hostages to be released by Hamas this week, after a ceasefire was agreed simply days earlier than Trump took workplace.
A Hamas official beforehand credited Trump with telling mediators he wanted an agreement before his inauguration. He had publicly warned of “hell to pay” if Hamas didn’t conform to launch the hostages.
Downing Avenue additionally stated Trump and Sir Keir “mentioned the significance of working collectively for safety within the Center East”, and spoke about commerce and the financial system.
Trump begun the decision by providing his condolences to Sir Keir concerning the demise of his brother, Nick, who died on Boxing Day.
The president additionally expressed his “respect” for the UK Royal Household.
The pair have agreed to satisfy in individual. Sir Keir wrote on X following the decision: “I look ahead to assembly quickly to strengthen the shut ties between our international locations.”
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, 2025-01-26 20:45:00
