British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to hold his first in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York. While the two leaders have previously communicated via telephone on at least two occasions, this meeting represents a significant step in Burnham’s international diplomacy since taking office.

British officials have been actively preparing for this encounter, which serves as a centerpiece of Burnham’s first trip to the UN as Prime Minister. The meeting is viewed as a high-stakes engagement, as the UK government seeks to solidify its relationship with the US administration on the global stage. The Guardian reports that the meeting was a planned objective following Burnham’s stated desire to attend the assembly of world leaders. No further details regarding the specific agenda or the duration of the meeting have been released at this time.