British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday evening and they are set to meet in person at the upcoming G20 Summit in Indonesia, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

The leaders discussed the extent of UK-U.S. cooperation and agreed on the need to ensure the people of Northern Ireland have security through preserving the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, the statement added.

(With input from Reuters)

(Cover: Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak waves as he enters Number 10 Downing Street, London, Britain, October 25, 2022. /Reuters)