Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended the strong bilateral relationship between the UK and Germany on Wednesday, celebrating a new treaty as a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity.
At a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Starmer highlighted that the agreement would enhance collaboration in science, technology, business, culture, and trade.
He emphasized that a new defense pact would be central to the treaty, reinforcing the "formidable defense cooperation" between the two nations.
He went on to say that it also 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," he noted, adding that this begins with their "unyielding support" for Ukraine.
Starmer arrived in the German capital for bilateral talks and will later visit the French capital as part of a two-day European tour to "turn a corner on Brexit and fix the broken relationships."
Reiterating that he is committed to "reset" ties with Europe, he added that this does not mean reversing Brexit or re-entering the EU's single market or Customs Union.
"But, it does mean a closer relationship on several fronts, including the economy, including defense."