Gordon Brown this afternoon welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Downing Street.
The press conference that followed their meeting covered a wide range of issues, including the announcement of the International Health Partnership, aimed at improving health care in the developing world.
As part of a special BBC-Downing Street competition, Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq came to Downing Street for a look around - and also grabbed a quick chat with the PM.
25 October 2007. In a joint press conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Mr Brown said that the UK's efforts in Afghanistan were a "top foreign policy priority" and that he was determined that the country "should never be a failed state again".
The first part of Brian William's interview with Tony Blair on issues including Iraq and global terrorism.
Taken from the MSNBC 'Brian Williams Report', recorded 23/5/07.
The second part of Brian William's interview with Tony Blair on issues including Iraq and global terrorism.
Taken from the MSNBC 'Brian Williams Report', recorded 23/5/07.
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