"Given the interconnected nature of the challenges we face, I would argue that we have to simultaneously be fighting to end poverty, to secure trade justice and to tackle conflict and climate change, as well as working to defeat terrorism and ensure the preservation of our security," he said.
Although Blair also repeatedly highlighted the importance of climate change and global poverty, there is likely to be a greater willingness from the Brown government to speak bluntly to the Americans.
Alexander also urged the US to remain engaged on issues such as climate change and Africa, saying: "There are few global challenges that do not require the active engagement of the US."
His remarks are designed to underline British determination that the US remains committed with other countries to forming a new UN-based agreement on the environment to replace the Kyoto Protocol when it expires in 2012.
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