German Chancellor Merz and UK PM Starmer hold talks in Downing Street

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday held a meeting in Downing Street during Merz's first official visit to London. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Merz signed the first ever "friendship treaty" between their countries at London's Victoria and Albert Museum before heading for talks at the Downing Street office.

The two leaders were also expected to unveil a deal to jointly produce military goods such as Boxer armoured vehicles and Typhoon jets, which could lead to "billions of pounds of additional defence exports," Downing Street said.

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