Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa to strengthen bilateral cooperation on climate change and energy. They signed the Australia-UK Climate and Energy Partnership, focusing on renewable energy technologies like green hydrogen and offshore wind to support decarbonisation goals. The partnership builds on their cooperation on international climate action and aims to maximize economic potential in the net zero transition. The leaders also announced grant recipients for cutting-edge projects under the Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnership Program, with a focus on industrial decarbonisation. Discussions included trade and investment gains under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement and the UK's upcoming accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Prime Minister Albanese highlighted the shared vision for a modern Australia-United Kingdom relationship that delivers prosperity to both nations.