Starmer says UK-France ties 'strong as ever'

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Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s relationship with France is “as strong as it’s ever been” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street. The prime minister praised their “personal relationship” and said the state visit symbolised the closeness of both nations. He also reflected on their joint wreath-laying at Churchill’s statue, calling it a reminder of their enduring bond. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:00Altyazı M.K.

00:45Well, Mr. President, Emmanuel, it's such a privilege and pleasure to welcome you here

00:50to Downing Street, and the visit yesterday, the summit tomorrow, and the meeting here

00:57today are so hugely supportive of the closeness between our two countries and our personal

01:04relationship, and I'm so delighted to have you here.

01:08And I think you can see from last night, from today and tomorrow, just how much this means

01:14to everybody across the United Kingdom.

01:16And I'm really proud of the fact that we have a strong history together as two countries,

01:22but we have done so much of historical significance, and to lay the wreaths for Churchill at Gourgette

01:31today was a real reminder of the strength of the promenade between our countries.

01:35It's a good honor for my delegation and myself to be here with you for the state visit and

01:41for the summit we would have on Thursday.

01:43And as you mentioned, we can feel clearly these close links we have, the friendship between

01:52our two countries, our nations, and our source.

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