Gordon Brown this afternoon welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Downing Street.
The press conference that followed their meeting covered a wide range of issues, including the announcement of the International Health Partnership, aimed at improving health care in the developing world.
As part of a special BBC-Downing Street competition, Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq came to Downing Street for a look around - and also grabbed a quick chat with the PM.
25 October 2007. In a joint press conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Mr Brown said that the UK's efforts in Afghanistan were a "top foreign policy priority" and that he was determined that the country "should never be a failed state again".
The first part of Brian William's interview with Tony Blair on issues including Iraq and global terrorism.
Taken from the MSNBC 'Brian Williams Report', recorded 23/5/07.
The second part of Brian William's interview with Tony Blair on issues including Iraq and global terrorism.
Taken from the MSNBC 'Brian Williams Report', recorded 23/5/07.
On 29 August 2007 Nelson Mandela spoke following the unveiling by the Prime Minister of his statue in Parliament Square.
Mr Mandela said that it was an "honour" to see the unveiling of the statue and that he believed it would symbolise "all those who have resisted occupation".
16 July 2008. The Prime Minister welcomed President Yar'Adua of Nigeria to Downing Street for a meeting and press conference.
The PM outline plans to deal with oil smuggling and corruption in the Niger Delta region.
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