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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer with US President Joe Biden at the White House, July 2024

This is the list of international prime ministerial trips made by Keir Starmer, who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 5 July 2024. Keir Starmer has made four international trips to three countries during his premiership.

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As of 28 August 2024, the number of visits per country where Starmer travelled are:

World map highlighting the countries visited by Keir Starmer during his premiership: (14 July 2024)
  United Kingdom
  One visit
  Two visits
  Three visits
  Four visits
  Five visits
  Six visits
  7 or more visits

2024

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# Country Location Date Details
1  United States Washington D.C. 9–11 July Starmer attended the 2024 NATO summit for his first international trip.[1][2] On the flight to the summit, Starmer laid out a "cast iron" commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, following a “root and branch” review of Britain's defences.[3][4] At the summit, Starmer signaled that Ukraine could use Britain's Storm Shadow missile donations to strike military targets inside Russia, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[5] In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Starmer called for an “irreversible” membership strategy for Ukraine to join NATO.[6] Starmer presented US President Joe Biden with an Arsenal shirt during their introductory meeting, while emphasising the importance of the US-UK Special Relationship.[7] Additionally, Starmer held a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and watched England win the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-finals with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.[8] Starmer spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in “brush by” encounters.[9]
2  Germany Berlin 14 July Starmer attended the UEFA Euro 2024 final, with Prince William, Prince George, and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, watching England lose to Spain.[10]
3  France Paris 26–27 July Starmer attended the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, and was greeted by President Macron upon arrival.[11] Starmer was originally planned to travel by Eurostar; however, flew instead due to delays and cancellations caused by arson attacks across French railways.[12] On the following day, Starmer met with athletes from Team GB, and backed them to get a top-three finish in the medal table.[13]
4  Germany Berlin 27–28 August Starmer met with Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the chancellery to discuss bilateral and foreign policy topics as well as European and economic policy issues.[14] On the first day of his trip, Starmer visited the Brandenburg Gate; he met with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier the following morning.[15] Starmer and Scholz discussed negotiations on a defence pact, based on the Lancaster House Treaties between France and the UK, in addition to a wider cooperation agreement that would boost political and economic ties, previously damaged by Brexit.[16] Starmer also met chief executive of Rheinmetall Armin Papperger, who's company is working to modernise the British Army.[17] Starmer stated that the two countries plan to draw up a “joint action plan to tackle illegal migration;” Starmer emphasised that the trip was beginning of a 'reset' of UK relations with Europe, and the European Union.[18]
 France Paris 28–29 August Starmer attended the 2024 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony.[19] The following day, Starmer had breakfast with major French business investors, including from Thales, Eutelsat, Mistral AI and Sanofi.[20] After meeting Starmer later met with President Emmanuel Macron at Élysée Palace, where they agreed to deepen bilateral relations, particularly in defence, security, and energy.[21] Starmer welcomed joint action on tackling illegal migrants crossing the English Channel to the UK by small boats from France.[22]

Upcoming trips

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The following international prime ministerial trips are scheduled to be made by Starmer:

Country Location Date Details
 Ireland Dublin 7 September Starmer is scheduled to attend a UEFA Nations League match between Ireland and England with Taoiseach Simon Harris.[23]
 Samoa Apia 21–25 October Starmer is scheduled to attend the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.[24]

Multilateral meetings

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Starmer is scheduled to attend the following summits during his premiership:

Group Year
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
UNGA September,
United States New York City		 TBD,
United States New York City		 TBD,
United States New York City		 TBD,
United States New York City		 TBD,
United States New York City		 TBD,
United States New York City
G7 June,
Canada Kananaskis		 TBD TBD TBD TBD
G20 18–19 November,
Brazil Rio de Janeiro		 TBD,
South Africa TBD		 TBD,
United States TBD		 TBD TBD TBD
NATO 9–11 July,
United States Washington, D.C.		 24–26 June,
Netherlands The Hague		 TBD,
Turkey TBD		 TBD TBD TBD
CHOGM 21–25 October,
Samoa Apia		 none TBD none TBD none
EPC 18 July,
United Kingdom Woodstock		 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
7 November,
Hungary TBD		 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
COP 11–22 November
Azerbaijan Baku		 TBD
Brazil Belém		 TBD TBD TBD TBD
██ = Future event.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Wilson, Eliot (9 July 2024). "What will Starmer's fellow world leaders make of him at the Nato summit?". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  2. ^ ITV News (9 July 2024). "Keir Starmer to take first steps on world stage at Nato summit in Washington". ITV News. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ^ Mason, Chris (9 July 2024). "PM says defence spending commitment 'cast iron'". BBC News. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  4. ^ Fisher, Lucy; Foy, Henry (9 July 2024). "Starmer plans 'road map' for UK to hit higher defence spending goal". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  5. ^ Wickham, Alex (10 July 2024). "Starmer Says Ukraine Can Use UK Missiles to Strike Inside Russia". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  6. ^ Maddox, David (10 July 2024). "Starmer gets first big diplomatic win with 'irreversible' Ukraine Nato membership plan". The Independent. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  7. ^ Hughes, David (10 July 2024). "Starmer gives Biden Arsenal shirt to cement 'very special' relationship with US". The Standard. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  8. ^ Lee, Matthew; Lawless, Jill; Kirka, Danica (10 July 2024). "In international debut, new UK PM offers strong support for Ukraine at NATO summit". ABC News. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  9. ^ Fisher, Lucy (11 July 2024). "Joe Biden tells Keir Starmer UK is 'knot tying transatlantic alliance together'". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  10. ^ Lynch, David (15 July 2024). "Starmer commits to breaking 'barriers of opportunity' in football after Euros". The Standard. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  11. ^ Sky News (26 July 2024). "Olympics: Sir Keir Starmer welcomed with a hug by Macron ahead of opening ceremony". Sky News. Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  12. ^ Le Monde (26 July 2024). "France's rail traffic disrupted by 'malicious acts' on morning of Olympic opening ceremony". Le Monde. Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  13. ^ Imber, Leon (27 July 2024). "UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer Backs Team GB For Top Three Medal Table Finish At Paris 2024". Eurosport. Archived from the original on 27 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  14. ^ Alliance News (23 August 2024). "UK's Starmer to visit Germany in first bilateral trip". Morningstar. Archived from the original on 25 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  15. ^ MacAskill, Andrew; Marsh, Sarah (28 August 2024). "UK's Starmer in Berlin for talks to reset ties with Europe". Reuters. Berlin. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  16. ^ Rea, Ailbhe; Milligan, Ellen (28 August 2024). "UK Pushes for New Germany Pact as Starmer Rebuilds EU Ties". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  17. ^ Scott, Gerldine; Waterfield, Bruno (28 August 2024). "Keir Starmer seeks to 'turn corner' on Brexit with German deal". The Times. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  18. ^ Moulson, Geir (29 August 2024). "Germany and the UK seek a new bilateral treaty as Starmer pursues a 'reset' with the European Union". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  19. ^ Blewett, Sam (27 August 2024). "UK's Starmer wants to 'turn a corner on Brexit'". Politico. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  20. ^ Starmer, Keir (27 August 2024). "Prime Minister to drive UK growth on European visits as he launches major German partnership". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  21. ^ Euronews (29 August 2024). "Starmer meets Macron in bid to beef up UK-France relations". Euronews. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  22. ^ Mckeon, Christopher (29 August 2024). "Starmer continues push for closer EU ties in meeting with Macron". The Independent. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  23. ^ Paul, Mark (17 July 2024). "Keir Starmer agrees to visit Ireland after dining with Taoiseach at Chequers". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  24. ^ Fisher, Lucy; Pickard, Jim; Foster, Peter (2 July 2024). "Keir Starmer to signal Britain is 'back' on the world stage". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
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