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Britain, US to strengthen collaboration

Updated: 2011-05-26 07:00

(Xinhua)

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LONDON - British Prime Minister David Cameron and visiting US President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced six specific areas where Britain and the US will strengthen their cooperation in the coming months.

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The areas span security and support for armed forces personnel; commitments to collaboration in science, higher education, volunteerism and international development, as well as the development of cyberspace.

Analyzing future challenges in the global economic and security environment, a Britain-US Joint Strategy Board will help to develop a coordinated approach to long term challenges in the global economic and security environment.

Britain and the US will also establish a Service Personnel Task Force with the aim of delivering the best possible support for members of the Armed Forces and veterans.

In addition, Britain and the US will work together to advance economic growth; prevent conflict in fragile states; improve global health particularly for girls and women; and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Moreover, Britain and the US will work together to nurture and accelerate the opportunities and growth that cyberspace offers the global economy.

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