London, May 13. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is embarking on an international tour this week to boost economic growth and investment in the UK, as well as strengthen support for Ukraine and address global challenges, sources at Downing’s official residence said on Saturday. Street.
Sunak will attend the Council of Europe Summit in Iceland on the 16th, where he hopes to highlight the importance of strengthening European borders, addressing illegal migration and the threat posed by Russia to safeguard the continent’s security and prosperity.
Afterwards, the prime minister will travel to Tokyo for a bilateral visit before the G7 summit.
In Tokyo, Sunak hopes to announce a new UK-Japan defense and technology collaboration, and will chair a meeting with business leaders, the sources added.
Later, the head of the Government will attend the G7 summit in Hiroshima, where the United Kingdom will highlight its support for Ukraine.
“This week I will travel from Reykjavik and Hiroshima to drive global action on our most pressing priorities. Many of the challenges we face, from inflation to migration, must be solved by working closely with our international partners,” Sunak said. in the statement released by his official residence.
“I look forward to visiting Japan, a vital defense and economic partner for the UK in the Indo-Pacific. This year’s G7 Summit in Hiroshima comes at a crucial time as Ukraine redoubles its fight for survival and we face complex threats for world peace and prosperity,” he added.
