Chinese Premier Li Qiang congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister. Li expressed willingness to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the UK. Burnham also held his first call with US President Donald Trump.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday extended congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister. Li said strengthening dialogue and cooperation between China and Britain will benefit the two countries and “inject stability into global peace”.
Li added that he is willing to work with the prime minister to strengthen exchanges, enhance mutual trust, promote communication and cooperation, and advance the long-term, stable comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
In his first call to US President Donald Trump, Burnham assured that London would be committed to defence and security and would help support the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. A Downing Street spokesperson said the prime minister underlined his commitment to defence and security and that ensuring the security of the UK and its allies was at the top of his agenda. The president updated on the situation in the Middle East and the prime minister outlined the UK’s commitment to securing the movement of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
