ladies and uh gentlemen I'm extraordinarily
pleased to welcome prime minister kir starma so soon after taking office Germany and the UK share
longstanding and a trustful partnership which is based on shared values and reliable friendship we
are going to Foster and promote this cooperation for the benefit of our peoples for the benefit
of Europe and security and the transatlantic sphere we want to continue to intensify uh these
relations we don't want to leave it at statements but base our relations on an entirely new footing
in the coming months we're going to work towards a treaty which reflects the whole spectrum of our
relations such a treaty has not existed between Germany and the United Kingdom yet we also want to
Deen a cooperation between our two governments uh through government to government consultations
which we are going to have very soon already now we're coordinating closely in our day-to-day
work uh um we coordinate closely and based on the spirit of trust all of this goes to show Germany
and the UK are special Partners indeed together we want to strengthen the European pillar in NATO
and closer cooperation in the field of Security will play an important role we also dealt with
the situation in Ukraine today Germany and the UK stand firmly by Ukraine's aside I explicitly
say this also against the backrop of the fact that attempts were made to sew the seeds of Doubt
when it comes to this commitment we will continue to lend Financial economic political and Military
Support as long as this is necessary the budget uh the draft budget um has earmarked 4 billion
Euro in bilateral aid for Ukraine in addition together with the G7 States we provide a 50
billion loan to Ukraine in order to make sure that Ukraine has reliable financial support and
in order to do so we also use windfall profits from immobilized Russian central banks assets
we're deeply worried about the situation in the Middle East and the escalation in the region the
immense human suffering which we're observing um uh for months is growing just as the risk of
a regional conflagration we call upon all uh parties involved to continue negotiations
immediately negotiations on a ceasefire and the liberation of hostages the catastrophic
humanitarian situation in Gaza and the lack of protection um for civilians and humanitarian Aid
workers is something that deeply worries me Israel needs to do more we coordinate closely not only
in terms of security policy it is also important to further develop relations between the European
Union and the United Kingdom I'm happy about the announcement by kir starmer to uh seek a reset
in the relations to the European Union we want to take this hand which has reached out to us the UK
has always been an indispensable partner when it comes to solving the big issues affecting all of
Europe and nothing has changed after the UK left the European Union with the withdrawal agreement
the protocol in Ireland and Northern Ireland the corporate comprehensive um trade and cooperation
agreement and the Windsor framework we have a reliable legal framework for our relations
that needs to be fully implemented one last point is important to me the contacts between our
societ ities between Germans and uh people in the UK have declined massively after brexit and the
covid-19 pandemic we want to change that because if you know each other well you understand each
other better we share similar views on this and this is we why why we want to intensify the uh
exchanges between Germany and the UK Mr Prime Minister welcome to Berlin thank you very much um
can I first express my sincere condolences for the shocking attack in zingan last week our country
knows what it's like to suffer such senseless and Despicable acts and our thoughts are with all
the families affected by this terrible event and Olaf thank you it's fantastic to be here with
you in Berlin uh not alas my first visit here as prime minister football as it turns out uh
decided to visit it second home in Spain this time when I was last here but anyway it's still
an incredible experience and a showcase for the Fantastic Hospitality of this great nation so
thank you for hosting yet another episode in English footballing trauma I've been through
a lot anyway I'm delighted to be back at this moment of opportunity for our two countries
Olaf on every occasion that we've met we've talked about our Ambitions for the future our
values of security prosperity and respect and our shared determination to harness the power of
government for the service of working people and that is what we are doing today a new UK Germany
treaty a once in a generation chance to deliver for working people in Britain and in Germany a new
agreement a testament to the depth and potential of our relationship with deeper links on science
technology development people business culture a boost to our trading relations Germany of course
already the UK's second largest trading partner in the world and through that a chance to create
jobs here and in the United Kingdom and deliver that most precious of goods for both our countries
economic growth let me be clear growth is the number one mission of my government and what we
understand clearly is that building relationships with our partners here in Germany and across
Europe is vital to achieving it that is what our agreement today represents the chance that we have
we will also deepen cooperation on shared social challenges for example on illegal immigration
because we cannot smash The Smuggler gangs who perpetrate this vile trade without the help
of our partners and I'm really glad that we had substantive discussions today about how we
tackle the smuggling gangs and agreed to develop a joint action plan to tackle illegal migration we
will also renew our commitment to the Cali group enhance our intell elligence sharing on organized
immigration crime but also increased collaboration on tackling climate change an important goal for
the planet of course for greater energy security but also for tackling the drivers of challenges
like illegal migration at source and finally at the heart of this treaty will be a new defense
agreement an agreement that builds Upon Our already formidable defense cooperation but which
expands that relationship to face the threats of a volatile world together that of course means a
shared resolve to stand up for the security of our people and The Wider European continent and that
begins with our unyielding support for Ukraine and we discussed that in some detail today because
as Europe's largest contributors to Ukraine's war effort efforts and as the nations with the
highest defense expenditure among the European countries in NATO we know only too well the debt
we owe to the Ukrainian people who fight not just to defend themselves but for the people and all
the people across Europe so today we affirmed our commitment to stand with Ukraine for as long
as it takes we also share a common commitment to resolve the crisis is in the Middle East as you've
just referenced and we agree on Israel's right to self-defense in compliance with International
humanitarian law the need for deescalation across the region and for restraint and caution
to be exercised unfettered humanitarian access into Gaza agreement to a ceasefire and release
of all hostages and the importance of working together towards a political solution based on
the creation of a Palestinian State alongside a safe and secure Israel the only way to provide
long-term peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians now that of course is not an
easy goal but it is one that we are committed to pursuing together because as today shows Britain
can advance its interests much more effectively when we stand with our friends and partners
this treaty is part of a wider reset grounded in a new spirit of cooperation with our shared
understanding that this will be developed at PACE and that we hope to have agreed it by
the end of the year a Britain reconnected resetting our relationship rediscovering
our common interests delivering for working people Britain and Germany already have an
incredible relationship we invest billions in each other's countries thousands and thousands
of jobs are supported through trade and every year millions of people travel between our two
countries exchanging ideas collaborating creating and connecting but today we build on that a
Bright new future for UK German relations two great countries brought closer together than
ever before the strongest strategic Partners in Europe and on the world stage thank you
so much for hosting us here today thank you