Cameron makes first US visit as PM

David Cameron, below, is to visit the US for the first time as Prime Minister on July 20 for talks with President Barack Obama.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Jun 2010, 11:46 BST

Updated 14th Jun 2010, 11:46 BST

The official announcement of the visit was made by the White House following Saturday's telephone conversation between the two leaders and confirmed by Downing Street.

The White House said: "The President and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke by telephone in their first substantive conversation since the President's congratulatory call on May 22, 2010.

"The President looks forward to seeing Cameron in Canada later this month and in Washington on July 20.

"The President affirmed his deep commitment to the special and historic relationship between our two countries.

"The President thanked the Prime Minister for his commitment to lead on the broad range of issues on our shared agenda."