Andy Burnham commits to resolving Chagos Islands dispute after Trump slams 'terrible' deal
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss the Chagos Islands agreement. During the meeting, President Trump criticized the deal, labeling it as 'terrible' and 'ridiculous.'
In response to the criticism, Prime Minister Burnham committed to resolving the dispute surrounding the islands. The encounter marks a significant diplomatic challenge for Burnham, who serves as Britain's sixth prime minister in the last ten years.
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Japan Times (JP)Highlights the meeting as a major diplomatic test for Burnham