Terrorism, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, Iran and economic issues were among the topics discussed by the US President George Bush and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at a meeting, held in the White House, CNN reported.

"The world owes George Bush a huge debt of gratitude for his efforts against terrorists," Brown said.

"Britain understands the threats from terrorism and Mr. Brown shares our determination that these evil men must be stopped," the US president added.

Bush said he appreciates the contributions of nearly 8,000 forces British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The prime minister condemned Iran for failing to verify it has stopped enriching uranium for possible use in nuclear weapons, and he said he supports expanding sanctions against that country.

Bush defined it as "naive" to think Iran can't transfer nuclear enrichment knowledge from energy uses to producing an atomic bomb.

Brown expressed concern about food shortages in developing nations, and pledged to work with the World Food Programme to address ways to increase food production.

Both men pressed Zimbabwe to release the results of its recent presidential election.

"You can't have elections and not put the results out," Bush said.
It is Brown's second US visit since taking office in November.

Before his meeting with Bush, Brown met the three country's presidential candidates - Democratic Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and Republican Sen. John McCain.

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