Johnson welcomes Ardern to Downing Street

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in London for talks on security and boosting bilateral ties.

Johnson's office said he and Ardern will discuss security challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region and the situation in Ukraine.

They are also expected to discuss tackling online disinformation and deepening bilateral trade ties as well as agree on new measures to boost the two countries' ties in scientific research.

The U.K. and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement in February following a similar deal with Australia in late 2021.