Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi this afternoon had 45 minutes of what he described as 'positive' talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron in London.

Dr Gonzi said the talks had reaffirmed the good relations which exist between the two countries.

The situation in North Africa dominated the agenda, but the two leaders also discussed bilateral and EU issues, including the forthcoming talks on the EU budget, as well as illegal immigration.

Mr Cameron made no remarks after the meeting. However in comments before the meeting started, he again thanked Malta for helping in the evacuation of Britons from Libya when the turmoil there started.

Dr Gonzi said when questioned after the meeting that the UK had made no commitments on migrants which it could take from Malta. He said that Malta was continuing to seek and expected concrete support from the UK and other EU countries, especially ahead of the pledging conference to be held on Thursday when member states will be asked to pledge the number of migrants which can be transferred from Malta under a solidarity mechanism.

Malta and the UK agreed to next year jointly celebrate the 70th anniversary of the granting of the George Cross to Malta.

Dr Gonzi earlier this afternoon also had a meeting with British Foreign Secretary William Hague.

He arrived in London yesterday and was shown around the new five-star Corinthia Hotel London, which has just been opened. He also met financial operators of Maltese descent who work in London.

Dr Gonzi was accompanied by Foreign Minister Tonio Borg and the permanent representative to the EU, Richard Cachia Caruana.