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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Robyn Vinter and agency

Keir Starmer to seek to bolster defence ties as he hosts New Zealand PM

Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer will host his New Zealand counterpart on Tuesday and Wednesday. Photograph: Carl Court/Reuters

Keir Starmer will seek to strengthen the UK’s defence ties with New Zealand when he hosts the country’s prime minister on Tuesday.

When he meets Christopher Luxon, Starmer will discuss extending a training programme for Ukrainian troops run by the two countries and agree a new £30m weapons deal.

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