Photostream : British Prime Minister David Cameron meets Israeli President Shimon Peres

 

British Prime Minister David Cameron (L) meets President of Israel Shimon Peres at 10 Downing Street on March 30, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. President Shimon Peres has spoken out saying Israel "must take advantage of this window of opportunity and end the conflict with Palestinians" so as to help the wave of democratization sweeping the Middle Eastern Arab countries. (Photo by Avi Ohayon/GPO via Getty Images)

British Prime Minister David Cameron (R) meets President of Israel Shimon Peres at 10 Downing Street on March 30, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. President Shimon Peres has spoken out saying Israel "must take advantage of this window of opportunity and end the conflict with Palestinians" so as to help the wave of democratization sweeping the Middle Eastern Arab countries. (Photo by Andy Rain - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (R), speaks with Israel's President Shimon Peres during their meeting at number 10 Downing Street in London March 30, 2011. REUTERS/Andy Rain/pool

 

Prime Minister David Cameron says Britain stands ‘ready to assist’ Japan

British Prime Minister David Cameron

March 12, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM)  —  Prime Minister David Cameron has sent sincere sympathies to the people of Japan on behalf of everyone in Britain.

Speaking in Brussels on Friday ( 3/10/2011)  Mr. David Cameron said:

“We do not yet know what the full effects of this disaster will be but on behalf of everyone in Britain, I want to send our sympathies and condolences to the people of Japan and to their Government. These are incredibly distressing times and we stand with you.”

He said that, like many others around the world, he had “been shocked at the devastating scale of this earthquake and the tsunami it has triggered.”

Reiterating his offer of support to Japan, the Prime Minister said:

“We have made clear to the Japanese Government that if they need any additional or specialist help then we stand ready to assist.

“And of course the British Embassy in Tokyo, and our network of Embassies around the Pacific region will offer all the support that is needed to any affected British nationals.”

He added that the Government would be keeping its response and support for Japan and the region under close review over the coming days.

The Prime Minister has been in close contact with the Foreign Secretary William Hague who, earlier today, chaired a meeting of the Government’s Emergency Committee, COBR, to review Britain’s contribution to the international response.

Sending his thoughts to the people of Japan, William Hague said that the Foreign & Commonwealth Office is in contact with the Japanese government and are offering all assistance they can as Japan responds to this terrible disaster.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is also working urgently to provide consular assistance to British Nationals in Japan.

Following tsunami warnings across the region British Embassies and Consulates are preparing to provide assistance. Rapid Deployment Teams are ready to travel immediately to the areas of most need.

UK nationals in Japan should contact the British Embassy in Tokyo on +(81) 3 5211 1100 or the Consulate-General in Osaka on +(81) 6 6120 5600.  (*)

Source : Number 10

 

Photostream : British Prime Minister David Cameron meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas (L) arrives at Downing Street, in central London to meet British Prime Minister David Cameron, on March 8, 2011. British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Tuesday that Hamas should not be allowed to "stifle" the democratic expression of Palestinians after the Islamist movement rejected a call for elections. Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in London, Hague welcomed last month's call by the Palestinian leadership for presidential and legislative elections by September. (Photo by CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images)

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) greets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas outside 10 Downing Street, in London March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) is greeted inside 10 Downing Street by Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron prior to talks, in London, on March 8, 2011. British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Tuesday that Hamas should not be allowed to "stifle" the democratic expression of Palestinians after the Islamist movement rejected a call for elections. (Photo byALASTAIR GRANT/AFP/Getty Images)

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, is greeted inside 10 Downing Street by Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron prior to talks, in London, Tuesday March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, pool)

 

Building a better future by David Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron

 

By : DAVID CAMERON ( The Blue Blog of  The Conservative Party )

 

 

 

March 6, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / THE BLUE BLOG ) —  I’m in Cardiff this weekend with three clear messages for the party. One: thank you for everything you’ve done. We’re in government delivering Conservative pledges – from bringing some sense to our public finances to dismantling Labour’s nanny state. This wouldn’t have happened without the constant work of activists up and down the country over this past year. So thank you.

Two: get ready because we’ve got some big elections coming up – council elections, Welsh Assembly elections, Scottish Parliament elections and of course, the AV referendum. AV is fundamentally unfair – it makes politics and politicians less accountable and it means some people’s votes can count more than others. We’ve got to get out there, take these arguments to the country and urge them to vote no to AV.

The third message is to do with our economy. In just over two weeks, we’re going to unveil the most pro-enterprise, pro-business Budget for a generation. It’s going to be a no-nonsense, roll-our-sleeves up Budget in which we do everything we can to make it easier for businesses to grow, invest and take people on.

Make no mistake, I am an enterprise Prime Minister. Every summit I go to, every trip I make, every foreign leader I meet, I’m trying to drum up new trade or business for Britain. I know some people don’t like me doing that. But do these critics think the Germans and the French and the Americans are all sitting at home waiting for business to fall on to their lap? Of course not. They’re getting out there, and so am I.

This is an enterprise government too. Everywhere we can we’re breaking down the barriers to business growth – cutting corporation tax, gripping regulation, bringing in an enterprise allowance to help those who are unemployed set up their own business. But there’s so much more to do. Right now in our country there are what I would call the enemies of enterprise, whether it’s bureaucrats who concoct ridiculous rules or town hall officials who take ages to make planning decisions. Believe me, we are taking them on.

Enterprise is in our party’s DNA. We have always been on the side of the doers, the grafters, the entrepreneurs. They are the wealth creators and the job creators, the ones who will drive Britain’s prosperity in the years to come, and that’s why this government is doing everything possible to get behind them today.  (*)

 

 

Photostream : David Cameron's daughter Florence christened

Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron after the christening of their daughter Florence Rose Endellion at St Mary Abbots Church on March 4, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. Florence, the youngest of their children was born in Cornwall in August 2010. (March 3, 2011 - Photo by WPA Pool/Getty Images Europe)

Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron after the christening of their daughter Florence Rose Endellion at St Mary Abbots Church on March 4, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. Florence, the youngest of their children was born in Cornwall in August 2010. (March 3, 2011 - Photo by WPA Pool/Getty Images Europe)

Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron after the christening of their daughter Florence Rose Endellion at St Mary Abbots Church on March 4, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. Florence, the youngest of their children was born in Cornwall in August 2010. (March 3, 2011 - Photo by WPA Pool/Getty Images Europe)

Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron after the christening of their daughter Florence Rose Endellion at St Mary Abbots Church on March 4, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. Florence, the youngest of their children was born in Cornwall in August 2010. (March 3, 2011 - Photo by WPA Pool/Getty Images Europe)

 

PM David Cameron welcomes Afghan President to Number 10

British Prime Minister David Cameron (R) speaks to the media during a joint press conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at 10 Downing Street on March 1, 2011 in London, England. The Afghan President met with the British Prime Minister in London to discuss the future of Afghanistan as the UK government looks to fulfil its desire to remove combat troops by 2015. (Photo by Ben Stansall - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

March 2, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM) — British Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed Afghan President Hamid Karzai to Number 10 and said Britain continues to have a “strong relationship” with Afghanistan.

Speaking in a press conference with Mr Karzai, the PM said he remained “cautiously optimistic” about progress in Afghanistan and insisted the growing Afghan forces were increasingly successful and would begin to take a lead on security from this year.

“Real progress is being made every single day with our support. The Afghan government is taking greater responsibility for its own affairs.

“The build-up of the Afghan National Army is on target, it is now over 150,000 strong, the Afghan police has grown to over 117,000.

“And, while there are real challenges remaining, they are both increasingly successful national security forces.”

The Prime Minister stressed Britain was an “all-weather friend to Afghanistan not a fair-weather friend” and would remain involved in the country after troops are withdrawn in 2015.

Mr Cameron also said 2011 was a decisive year and called for “reconciliation and reintegration” for insurgents prepared to renounce violence and cut ties to Al Qaeda.

“It is time for the Taliban to start this journey and make this year the decisive year for peace in Afghanistan”.

President Karzai paid tribute to the sacrifices British troops have made while serving in Afghanistan and said he hoped Afghanistan will be a future partner rather than a burden.

During the press conference, Mr Cameron also took questions on the latest situation in Libya.

The PM said that the Libyan people must not be left to their fate. He said that the UK was making contact with opposition groups who have occupied Benghazi and parts of eastern Libya.

He added that Britain would step up its efforts to “isolate and pressurise” the Gaddafi regime and prevent it from using military hardware against its own people.   (*)

Source : Number 10 Gov UK

 

Photostream : British Prime Minister David Cameron meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai

President Hamid Karzai, right, is met by British Prime Minister David Cameron as he arrives for a meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

British Prime Minister David Cameron (R) shakes hands with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at 10 Downing Street in central London, on March 1, 2011. Afghan President Hamid Karzai was to hold talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday before opening a major London exhibition of artefacts from his country. Karzai, who arrived in London late Monday for a two-day visit, is expected to discuss issues including the planned transition of security responsibility from international troops to their Afghan counterparts in 2014. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

British Prime Minister David Cameron (R) and Afghan President Hamid Karzai attend a joint press conference at 10 Downing Street in central London, on March 1, 2011. Afghan President Hamid Karzai was to hold talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday before opening a major London exhibition of artefacts from his country. Karzai, who arrived in London late Monday for a two-day visit, is expected to discuss issues including the planned transition of security responsibility from international troops to their Afghan counterparts in 2014. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, left, leaves 10 Downing Street in London after a meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

 

Prime Minister David Cameron welcomes Dutch PM Mark Rutte

Jan 24 (KATAKAMI.COM / NUMBER 10 GOV.UK) — The Prime Minister has welcomed Dutch PM Mark Rutte to Downing Street for bilateral talks.

The two leaders discussed a range of issues including the European budget and Afghanistan.

The Prime Minister noted that Holland was the second largest inward investor into the UK and that both nations were in favour of expanding free trade agreements through the Doha round of negotiations.

Prime Minister Rutte spoke of the relationship between the UK and the Netherlands as being traditionally “very strong and very solid”.  (*)

 

Photostream : Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron meets Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) greet his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte outside 10 Downing Street in London January 24, 2011. REUTERS/Andrew Winning

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) shakes hands with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte after their meeting at 10 Downing Street, London January 24, 2011. REUTERS/Andrew Winning

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (L) is pictured during a meeting with British prime Minister David Cameron at 10 Downing St, in London on January 24, 2011. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (R) shakes hands with Holland's Prime Minister Mark Rutte at 10 Downing Street, in London January 24, 2011. REUTERS/Carl de Souza/Pool

 

Photostream : British Prime Minister David Cameron meets French Prime Minister Francois Fillon

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) greets his French counterpart Francois Fillon as he arrives at number 10 Downing Street in London January 13, 2011. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) greets his French counterpart Francois Fillon on the steps of number 10 Downing Street in London January 13, 2011. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (R) speaks with his French counterpart Francois Fillon at 10 Downing Street in London January 13, 2011. Britain will not be drawn into new mechanisms to help protect the euro, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday. REUTERS/Peter Macdiarmid/Pool

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (L) and British Prime Minister David Cameron attend a joint press conference at 10 Downing Street in central London, on January 13, 2011. Britain refuses to join any new funding mechanisms to prop up the eurozone, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday as his French counterpart Francois Fillon visited the country. "A strong and successful eurozone is in Britain's interest, we want the countries of the eurozone to sort out the difficulties and the problems that they have," he told a joint press conference with Fillon at Downing Street. (Photo by LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)