UK’s top diplomat arrives in US to meet Trump advisers
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Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson signs a book of condolence for victims of the Berlin truck attack, at the German embassy in London on December 21, 2016. (Photo by AFP)
British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson has arrived in the United States to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers.
According to Press TV, the top diplomat’s Sunday visit came as the country was facing complicated negotiations over a decision to exit the European Union based on the outcome of a referendum, held last June.
The government of Prime Minister Theresa May, tasked with carrying out the Brexit process, has already sent officials to meet with the Trump team.
"Following the successful meeting last month between the Prime Minister's chiefs of staff and President-elect Donald Trump's team, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is undertaking a short visit to the U.S. for meetings with close advisers to the president-elect and senior Congressional leaders," a spokesman for Britain's foreign ministry said in a statement.
It added that, "The discussions will be focused on UK-U.S. relations and other foreign policy matters."
Trump shocked British authorities lately by recommending anti-EU campaigner Nigel Farage as the British ambassador to the US, an unconventional offer dismissed by Johnson.
Earlier on Sunday, the British premier told Sky News that she remained confident that the two countries would maintain their "special relationship."
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