Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to Rishi Sunak.

The 44th President of the United States was seen entering through the black door of 10 Downing Street around 3 p.m. and leaving about an hour later.

mr obama From 2009 to 2017, he served two consecutive terms in the White House, which is the upper limit for American leaders.

Politics latest news: Obama arrives at Downing Street for unannounced meeting

According to “Sky News”, he went to London this time to cooperate with his foundation and it was a “courtesy” visit.

Ahead of the 2016 Brexit referendum, he declared that the UK would be in “behind the queue“In any trade deal with the United States.

While the UK has agreements with some states, including Texas and Utah, no agreement has yet been signed between the UK government and Washington, DC.

Mr Obama visited Downing Street several times during his presidency, meeting Gordon Brown and the current foreign secretary, Lord David Cameron.

He also met Theresa May when their terms overlapped, although this took place at a summit abroad rather than at Westminster.

A Downing Street spokesman said the meeting was “informal” and that Obama and Mr Sunak We met in the study room.

The spokesman added: “I think President Obama’s team made contact and it was clear that the prime minister was pleased to meet with him and discuss the work of the Obama Foundation.”

According to the Obama Foundation’s website, the organization’s goal is to “help people turn hope into action—inspiring, empowering and connecting them to change their world.”

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Obama used the word “hope” on the campaign trail.

The foundation also said it works “by working to create a world where girls have equal opportunities to pursue their dreams through education and by fostering safe and supportive communities that give young people of color clear pathways to opportunity.”

The visit comes as Mr Sunak faces domestic political woes over his Poll numbers drop and reporting on Conservative MPs and even ministers Want to depose him.