Trump praises UK North Sea oil approval under Burnham
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 23:02 · Archive
Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for approving the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field.
US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the UK government's approval of the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field. The decision ended years of legal and political wrangling. Trump told reporters at the White House that he had pressed Britain to open North Sea oil for two years, saying the approval would 'make the UK a very rich country'. British officials said a decision about the larger Rosebank oilfield was still pending.
Burnham's office said the two leaders agreed the Jackdaw approval would bring 'significant benefits' to Britain and welcomed continued cooperation between British and US companies, particularly on nuclear power. Burnham also raised oil exploration off the Falkland Islands, describing economic consequences of what he called Argentina's coercive measures to halt drilling, and reaffirmed the importance of respecting the islanders' right to develop their natural resources.
On Ukraine, Burnham underlined the importance of Kyiv having full access to Starlink to defend itself against Russia and welcomed Trump's efforts to bring Vladimir Putin to negotiations. The leaders agreed to work with international partners to end the conflict.
How it is being reported
- Trump, Burnham discuss North Sea oil and UkraineUS President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the UK government's decision to approve production from the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 22:35
- Trump, Burnham discuss North Sea oil and UkraineUS President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the UK government's decision to approve production from the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 22:35
In this story: Donald Trump · Andy Burnham · North Sea · Ukraine · Russia · Falkland Islands · Argentina
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