Leaders on the continent have been urged to strengthen ties and enhance strategic preparations, with calls to broaden cooperation and avert further destabilisation as they stand at a pivotal juncture in modern diplomacy.

During a tense meeting, a prominent figure demanded a rapid settlement or a full withdrawal from negotiations, sparking widespread calls for unity and measured diplomacy among key allies.

Trump endorsed Starmer on the Chagos issue, pledging US cooperation on a swift UK trade deal and any British peacekeeping in the Ukraine war.

Starmer intends to challenge Trump over significant international matters, with the PM reaffirming a unified position alongside Britain’s closest partners and highlighting shared priorities.