Britain will maintain close economic relations with Germany despite its intention to exit the European Union (EU), Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May said Wednesday during her visit to Germany.

 

英国新任首相特蕾莎·梅在访问德国时表示，尽管英国已经脱离欧盟，英国将与德国保持密切的经济往来。
 

 

"Of course, our relations will change, but economic relations will remain close," May said here.

 

Political developments in Turkey, the refugee issue and Brexit were discussed during May's visit with German Chancellor¹ Angela Merkel. It was the former's first trip abroad after her appointment a week ago.

 

Merkel, during the meeting, stressed Germany's close partnership² with Britain, adding Germany would represent its own interests in upcoming Brexit negotiations³, Merkel added.

 

However, the process could go on in a "friendly atmosphere and on the basis of many common convictions," said Merkel.

 

Merkel reiterated⁴ that negotiations could only start after a formal request from London. "It is a matter of common concern when Britain applies the exit with a very well-defined negotiating position," she said.

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