During their inaugural bilateral meeting at Downing Street, the leaders focused on a range of security issues, highlighting the importance of small‑boat capabilities for maritime patrols and coastal defense. They also addressed the broader context of regional stability, touching on defence cooperation and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The discussion underscored the need for enhanced collaboration on naval technology and intelligence sharing to counter emerging threats in the Atlantic and beyond.
The pair discussed small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.