Rishi Sunak and Mark Rutte Join Forces on Ukraine and More
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held talks with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte this morning. The chat focused on the latest developments in Ukraine and strengthening UK-Netherlands ties.
Backing Ukraine: Military Aid and Justice
Sunak thanked Rutte for the Netherlands’ ongoing support to Ukraine, both militarily and in pursuing war crimes justice. The pair discussed plans to ramp up weapon supplies and boost NATO-Ukraine cooperation.
Crucial Moves Ahead of NATO Summit
Looking ahead to the July NATO summit, both leaders stressed the need for Sweden to officially join the alliance before the big meeting. They also agreed on tackling illegal migration together across Europe.
Powering Up: Energy and Security
Sunak welcomed the close UK-Dutch teamwork at the North Sea Summit, aimed at unlocking offshore energy potential to bolster regional energy security. The two leaders agreed to keep in close contact moving forward.
