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WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- US President Barack Obama spoke with British
Prime Minister David Cameron Monday, discussing "global issues," including the
situation in Syria, the White House announced here late Monday.
The White House statement indicated that Obama and Cameron spoke by
telephone, "continuing their frequent consultations on a range of global
issues."
It added that Obama and Cameron discussed "the situation in Syria,
condemning the regime's violent repression of its own citizens." It pointed
out they agreed "to coordinate closely on efforts to pressure the Assad regime
and support a transition to democracy."
The statement noted that the two leaders also discussed Somalia, including
the status of preparations for the London Conference on Somalia due on
February 23, saying that Obama "welcomed the Prime Minister's personal
leadership on this issue."
Obama also consulted with the Prime Minister regarding "the ongoing
transition in Afghanistan and on the situation in the eurozone, including
recent developments in Greece."
The statement indicated that Obama and Cameron reviewed the preparations
for Cameron's official visit to the US on March 13-14.(end)
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