US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the bilateral relations over a phone call and "agreed to meet soon".
The UK PM congratulated the president's on inauguration and acknowledged his "role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza," according to a Downing street spokesperson.
The conversation included discussions about joint security efforts in the Middle East, alongside matters of trade and economics. Starmer outlined his plans for UK economic deregulation to enhance growth, while the president expressed his "respect and affection for the Royal Family".
Earlier Trump had expressed positive views about the UK PM and said they have good relationship despite ideological differences.
He told reported that he and Starmer "get along well" despite Keir being "liberal, which is a little bit different from me".
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