By Caribbean News Global 
WASHINGTON, USA – On Friday, July 5, 2024, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen held a call with United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.
During the call, Secretary Yellen congratulated Chancellor Reeves on her historic appointment as the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer and highlighted the importance of the US-UK bilateral relationship.
Secretary Yellen and Chancellor Reeves discussed their governments’ respective economic strategies, and Secretary Yellen highlighted the success of a modern supply-side economic approach to generating strong economic growth through historic investments in the United States. Secretary Yellen also emphasized continued close coordination between the United States, the United Kingdom, and the G7 on a range of shared priorities, including collective efforts to unlock the value of immobilized Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine’s continued resistance and long-term reconstruction, work together in the Indo-Pacific, and a shared approach to addressing the situation in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer
OTTAWA, Canada – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, to congratulate him on his election.
Prime Minister Trudeau underscored the strong bilateral relationship between Canada and the United Kingdom, which is built on generations of shared history and values. The leaders reiterated their commitment to upholding democratic institutions and the rules-based international order.
The prime ministers reaffirmed their unwavering support to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s brutal and unjustifiable invasion. They welcomed the opportunity to discuss NATO’s enduring commitment and support to Ukraine, as well as other Euro-Atlantic security challenges, at the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington, DC, United States of America, from July 9 to 11, 2024.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Starmer expressed appreciation for our two countries’ longstanding, deep, and dynamic relationship, and looked forward to advancing shared priorities at the NATO Summit in Washington, DC, next week.
Guyana committed to strong partnership with new UK government, says president Ali
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The government of Guyana today expressed congratulations to the new government of the United Kingdom (UK).
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali in a Facebook post disclosed that he had been in conversation with the UK’s new foreign secretary, David Lammy, where he expressed Guyana’s unwavering commitment to greater alliances.
“Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with the UK’s new foreign secretary, David Lammy. I congratulated him and his government and assured him of Guyana’s strong friendship and partnership,” Dr Ali said. “I updated him on the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the region and the need for support and collaboration from the international community,” President Ali indicated.
In the conversation also the issue of Guyana’s territorial sovereignty and ongoing tensions within the region were discussed, highlighting that the UK has pledged full support.
“Regarding our sovereignty and territorial integrity, he assured me of the continued support of the United Kingdom,” he indicated.
The conversation between the two nations also included further economic prospects and future investments.
President Ali in his statement expressed optimism about the possibilities for bilateral relations and investments between the two nations, citing the UKEF’s support for Guyana’s development.
“We also discussed our bilateral relationship, investments, and the UKEF support for the development of Guyana,” he noted.
The UK’s new foreign secretary, David Lammy, is of Guyanese heritage and expressed enthusiasm about the potential of his new role.
In a post on his Facebook page, the foreign secretary noted: “It is the honour of my life to be appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. The world faces huge challenges, but we will navigate them with the UK’s enormous strengths. We will reconnect Britain for our security and prosperity at home.”
This appointment will promote further engagement between the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, with the exposure of his heritage as an advantage. The distinctive background and notable commitment to international foreign policy will firmly place the UK in the right direction for global advancement.
