Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham anticipates discovering common ground with US President Donald Trump during their inaugural meeting on Tuesday. The two leaders are in New York City for the UN General Assembly, where Burnham is set to deliver a speech on AI-related issues. Throughout his tenure as prime minister, Burnham and Trump have exchanged two phone calls, which Downing Street claims have fostered a "productive relationship."
Burnham expressed his openness to meeting Trump on his own terms and finding shared ground, stating he is "looking forward to it." Prior to the meeting, Burnham informed US officials that the UK intends to remain pragmatic regarding North Sea oil. The prime minister also expressed confidence in the strength of the UK-US relationship, highlighting the importance of their cooperation on AI, peace in Ukraine, and ending the Middle East conflict.
Burnham plans to announce a new UK-US partnership focused on AI and Autonomy, which aims to safeguard critical national infrastructure using AI technology.
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