Barack Obama made an impromptu visit to Number 10 Downing Street, engaging in informal talks with UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak. The former US president's visit, described as a courtesy call, focused on discussions about artificial intelligence. Obama, in London for his Obama Foundation work, also met with Labour's David Lammy. Downing Street declined to comment on potential meetings with other former US presidents.
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00:00 Barack Obama surprised Westminster on Monday with an impromptu visit to 10 Downing Street,
00:11 engaging in an informal discussion with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
00:16 Witnesses spotted the former US President casually strolling along the Downing Street,
00:20 pausing briefly to pose for photographs in front of the iconic black door.
00:25 Later, he engaged in an hour-long meeting with the Prime Minister, focusing on their
00:30 conversation on the topic of artificial intelligence while enjoying cups of tea.
00:35 According to the sources from 10 Downing Street, Obama's visit was just a courtesy call prompted
00:40 by his presence in the country for other business matters.
00:44 The Obama Foundation, his charitable organisation which advocates for equal opportunities for
00:49 marginalised groups, particularly girls and young men of colour, was the primary focus
00:54 of his trip.
00:55 The foundation prioritises initiatives in education and community safety.
00:59 However, reports also suggest that Sunak and Obama likely discussed Ukraine, Gaza and Putin's
01:05 election victory too.
01:07 While the specifics of their discussion remain undisclosed, it is unclear whether Obama, known
01:12 for his rallying cry of "Yes, we can!" provided any sort of political advice to Sunak amid
01:17 the Conservative Party's challenges.
01:20 A spokesperson for Sunak clarified that Obama's visit was just informal and personal, emphasising
01:25 that it is not an official meeting but rather a casual drop-in during his London visit associated
01:31 with the Obama Foundation's work.
01:34 Regarding the potential meeting with other former US President, Downing Street has declined
01:38 to speculate on hypothetical scenarios, including whether Sunak will meet Donald Trump if he
01:43 ever visits the UK in future.
01:46 Meanwhile, Labour's Shadow Minister's Secretary, David Lammy, was also slated to meet Obama
01:50 on Monday evening.
01:51 However, that didn't happen.
01:54 Lammy and Obama share a long-standing friendship, dating back to before Obama's presidential
01:58 campaign in 2008, indicating a personal connection beyond political realms.
02:04 The unexpected encounter between Obama and the UK officials underscores the enduring
02:08 influence and the global reach of former heads of state.
02:11 Now, as Obama continues to advocate for social causes through his foundation, his interaction
02:15 with Sunak has sparked speculation regarding Obama's impact on the international stage.
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