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08 October 2009
Readout of call between the President and Prime Minister Gordon Brown

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:15 P.M. EDT

(Excerpted from the full press announcement at Whitehouse.gov)

MR. GIBBS: Just one quick announcement before we get going. I want to give you a readout of a call between the President and Prime Minister Gordon Brown as part of their ongoing consultations and the special U.S.-U.K. relationship. They talked to each other this morning and discussed several key issues on the shared -- on their shared strategic policy agenda. The two leaders discussed the ongoing review of the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan. They agreed to remain in close consultation going forward, and underscored the importance of working closely with our allies and our Afghan and Pakistani partners. They noted the successful outcome of the G20 summit in Pittsburgh and discussed strategies to make progress in confronting the threat of climate change. The President and Prime Minister also discussed the need to continue a unified international approach to address Iran's nuclear ambitions. The President thanked Prime Minister Brown for his leadership on a range of issues -- on a range of issues our countries face together and committed to staying in close touch going forward. Mr. Elliott.

Q Mr. Gibbs. No mention of Afghanistan during the call with Prime Minister Brown?

MR. GIBBS: No, no, I said the two leaders discussed their ongoing review of the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Q But anything more on that?

MR. GIBBS: Nothing more at the moment, no.

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