Starmer hosts Swedish PM in Downing Street
Welcoming Mr Kristersson to Number 10 'at a really important time', Sir Keir said: 'I think our relationship is as strong as it has ever been.
'We think alike and act alike, particularly on issues like Ukraine and global affairs.'
Mr Kristersson in turn praised Sir Keir for taking on a 'leadership responsibility', and said the meeting showed 'how much we appreciate the way you are acting together with the rest of us in Europe right now'.
Earlier in the day, Mr Kristersson had met with British and Swedish defence companies.
Sweden joined Nato last year in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and has backed Britain and France's plans for a 'coalition of the willing' to deploy a peacekeeping force in the event of a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.
On Monday, Sweden joined other Nordic and Baltic countries in reiterating calls for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and commending Volodymyr Zelensky for his willingness to meet Vladimir Putin in person.
Following Monday's meeting, a Downing Street spokesperson said the pair had 'agreed to continue support for Ukraine and put the pressure on Putin to accept the ceasefire deal on the table – without conditions'.
As well as discussing Sweden's contribution to Operation Interflex, the UK effort to train Ukrainian troops, the spokesperson said the two men agreed to 'closer working' on trade, defence and nuclear power.
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