The UK Prime Minister met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Antigua ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, according to a Downing Street press release published on 3 November 2026. The meeting took place on 2 November 2026.

The two leaders discussed what the statement described as an increasingly uncertain global landscape and agreed that partnerships between close allies such as the UK and Australia matter more than ever. On AUKUS, they agreed the build programme was making strong progress and that the submarines would play a vital role in the defence and security of all three nations.

The Prime Minister raised the UK's decision to sanction West Bank settlements, and the leaders agreed on the need to stand by the two-state solution. They also discussed the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on community cohesion and agreed there was no place for anti-semitism in either country, and underlined their support for Ukraine.

On the bilateral relationship, the leaders stressed the importance of opportunities for young people at home and abroad. On broader migration, the Prime Minister updated on new rules being rolled out for migrants seeking to settle in the UK, and the leaders discussed how best to drive down illegal migration. They said they looked forward to continuing talks during CHOGM and staying in close contact.