The leaders issued the “Atlantic Declaration” and expected it to serve as a framework for the two countries to develop emerging technologies, protect technology critical to national security and other economic security issues.
US President Joe Biden (right) and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a press conference at the White House, Washington on June 8, 6. Photo: AP
"We're going to put our values first," Biden said as the two leaders began talks in the Oval Office. He later added at a joint press conference that the agreement will help both countries "adapt and upgrade our bilateral partnership to ensure our countries stay at the forefront of a world is changing rapidly”.
As part of the statement released on Thursday, the two sides will launch negotiations on using minerals from the UK in the production of electric vehicles. The US administration has also opened talks with the European Union and created an agreement with Japan on the use of several key raw materials for electric vehicles.
Mr Biden and Mr Sunak have had four face-to-face meetings since Mr Sunak became UK Prime Minister last October, but the talks in Washington have provided the two leaders with an opportunity for sustained interaction. most so far.
Mr. Sunak acknowledged that both he and Mr. Biden are facing difficult times. The visit to Washington is Mr. Sunak's first since becoming British Prime Minister.
“Our economies are probably seeing the biggest transformation since the Industrial Revolution as new technologies present incredible opportunities, but also provide our competitors with more tools,” said Mr. Sunak.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is also on the agenda. The United States and the United Kingdom are Kiev's two biggest donors and play a central role in the long-term effort announced last month to train Ukrainian pilots to use F-16 fighter jets.
Mr. Biden reiterated his confidence that the US Congress will continue to provide funding to Ukraine as needed. "The US and the UK have come together to support Ukraine," Mr Biden said at the start of their meeting.
Prime Minister Sunak has said he is keen to make the UK a key player in the field of artificial intelligence and has announced that his administration will bring together politicians, scientists and CEOs. technology for an AI safety summit next fall.
Hoang Nam (according to AP)
