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The leaders emphasized their relationship as the premier global alliance, highlighting existing agreements and announcing a new comprehensive partnership in science and technology. They underscored that the UK and US stand as first partners in defense, trade, and now in technological innovation, with a focus on AI, quantum computing, and nuclear power.
Prime Minister Starmer articulated that this partnership has the potential to "change lives," aiming to leverage advanced technologies to address human problems, cure diseases, and uphold democratic values against tyranny. This cooperation is positioned as essential to "define this century together," echoing the successes of past collaborations that have shaped history, from Normandy to NATO and technological revolutions.