Monday 7 November 2022 01:43 PM Rishi Sunak makes his debut on the world stage at Cop27 - and meets Italy's new ... trends now
Rishi Sunak was given a personal welcome by his Swedish counterpart today as he made his international debut as Prime Minister.
Ulf Kristersson went old school and wrote down his contact details for Mr Sunak as they met at the Cop27 environmental conference in Egypt.
In an awkward image from Sharm El Sheikh the Scandinavian leader bent down in front of Mr Sunak to scribble on a piece of paper.
The PM is attending the gathering of world leaders by the Red Sea after reversing a decision to stay away to focus on domestic economic problems.
But as well as meetings with Mr Kristersson and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen he also took part on a perhaps more controversial bilaterial meeting.
He held a face-to-face discussion with Italy's new far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The pair chatted about house building and planning while journalists were in the room at the start of the bilateral meeting.
The Prime Minister and Ms Meloni, Italy's first woman premier, took office within days of each other last month.
Ms Meloni's Brothers of Italy party leads the country's first far-right-led government since the Second World War.
He faces further tough meetings today, including with Emmanuel Macron.
The Prime Minister and French President are due to meet this afternoon at the Cop-27 climate summit in Egypt after the PM vowed to 'get a grip' on the Channel migrant crisis.
Ulf Kristersson went old school and wrote down his contact details for Mr Sunak as they met at the Cop27 environmental conference in Egypt.
He held a face-to-face discussion with Italy's new far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Prime Minister and Ms Meloni, Italy's first woman premier, took office within days of each other last month.
The PM is attending the gathering of world leaders by the Red Sea after reversing a decision to stay away to focus on domestic economic problems. he also met Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (above)
He also met EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen amid ongoing problems with the Brexit deal covering Northern Ireland
