Prime Minister meets King of Jordan at Downing Street

24 Jul 2024 • 12:03 AM MYT
The Independent
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Sir Keir Starmer hosted King Abdullah II of Jordan at Downing Street this afternoon.

The Prime Minister greeted the Jordanian King at the door of No 10 and the two smiled as they shook hands and then posed for photos.

They then went inside and spoke briefly in front of journalists.

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Sir Keir welcomed King Abdullah to Downing Street and said he was glad to catch up with him on his way between visiting the US and travelling home.

Sir Keir said: “It’s very good to have this early opportunity to have this discussion of vital issues of common concern.

“We’ve got a long and shared history. We have an excellent co-operation that I think we can build and progress on.”