KEIR Starmer is eyeing up the role of Nato secretary general following his departure from Downing Street, according to reports.
Starmer, who announced his resignation as Prime Minister last week, would not be eligible for the job until it becomes vacant in 2028.
The Observer reports that he is "understood to be interested in the post", with allies pointing towards his relationship with other European leaders, which was highlighted at the recent G7 summit.
The outlet also highlights his close relationship with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, which is said to be "so close they sometimes 'pocket dial' each other by accident".
The current Nato secretary general is Mark Rutte, former Dutch prime minister.
He has served in the role since 2024 and could stay on after 2028, if all 32 Nato member states approve.
Rutte met with Starmer in No10 on Monday afternoon, where they held talks.
The pair reportedly discussed the importance of the UK's involvement in Nato, which Starmer called "the single most successful military alliance the world has ever known".
Starmer also said they would discuss the US-Israeli war on Iran, the situation on the Strait of Hormuz and Russia's war on Ukraine.
The meeting comes ahead of a summit of Nato leaders in Turkey from July 7.
Starmer could be replaced as Prime Minister within weeks, if no one puts themselves forward to challenge former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
Burnham could become prime minister as soon as July 17.
