UK PM Burnham Set to Meet Trump at UN
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is traveling to New York. He will attend the United Nations General Assembly.
Burnham plans to meet President Trump in person. This will be their first face-to-face meeting.
The two leaders have spoken by phone twice before. This is Burnham's first General Assembly speech as prime minister.
He will say the UK is not on the slide. He will defend Britain's standing in the world.
Reports say topics include Ukraine, Middle East security and artificial intelligence. The meeting follows earlier criticism from Burnham about Trump.
Klear Note — The United Nations General Assembly brings countries together for annual talks.
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- United Nations General Assembly Yearly meeting where world leaders gather in New York.
- not on the slide Burnham's phrase meaning the UK is not losing global influence.