UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first official talks on Thursday at Downing Street.
Macron hailed the "very special relationship" between France and the United Kingdom, a day after the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum in London.
"Defence, energy, support for Ukraine and European security: our partnership is more important than ever," Macron wrote on X after the meeting.
"Together with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, we are continuing this work towards a stronger, more sovereign and more secure Europe."
Migration was a key focus of the talks, with Burnham highlighting cooperation with France to reduce small boat crossings.
