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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron will agree to deepen nuclear cooperation and work more closely together on nuclear deterrence, the British Defense Ministry said.

An important step for the nuclear partnership between Britain and France will be a recently signed declaration that will state for the first time that the two countries' deterrents are independent but can be coordinated.

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Any adversary threatening UK or French interests could face the nuclear power of both countries. Cooperation between the two countries on nuclear research will also deepen, and joint work will continue to support the international non-proliferation architecture.

"From war in Europe to new nuclear risks and daily cyber attacks, the threats we face are multiplying. We are ready to use our common strength to develop our shared capabilities to be ready for the challenges of the next decades, supporting thousands of jobs in the UK and keeping our citizens safe," Starmer said.

UK Defense Secretary John Gilley stressed that the countries are joining forces to meet today's threats and tomorrow's challenges.

Photo: David Monniaux.

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