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German chancellor greets Burnham with military honours on Berlin visit
Key Takeaways
- Andy Burnham makes his first official visit to Germany as leader.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Burnham with military honours.
- Talks focus on cyber-security, sabotage, and hybrid threats from Russia.
Andy Burnham arrived in Berlin for his inaugural official visit, receiving military honours from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Discussions between the leaders are heavily focused on strengthening security partnerships.
Downing Street highlighted that addressing rising hybrid threats from Russia, including recent sabotage and cyber incidents, remains at the top of the diplomatic agenda.
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