UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Congratulates Anthony Albanese on Being Re-elected as Australia's Prime Minister

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Congratulates Anthony Albanese on Being Re-elected as Australia's Prime Minister
London, May 3, 2025 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has extended heartfelt congratulations to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his re-election for a second term. He said that the close relationship between the United Kingdom and Australia proves that "true friendship can be strong even across great distances."

Starmer stated, “In the shared goals we are pursuing—particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and energy—we can work together to improve the quality of life for the people of both the UK and Australia.”

He also highlighted that the defense cooperation between the two countries, especially through the AUKUS program (a security partnership between the UK, Australia, and the United States), will be further strengthened in the days to come. Starmer affirmed, “Both our countries will continue to stand firmly with Ukraine and stand united against [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s illegal war for as long as necessary.”

It is noteworthy that Starmer came to power last year after a sweeping victory by the Labour Party in the UK’s general election. His remarks suggest that the UK-Australia relationship is set to grow even stronger in the future.