Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Oval Office Chat: Theresa May and Angela Merkel


On April 10, President Trump spoke separately with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the United States’ action in response to the Syrian regime's use of weapons of mass destruction against civilian men, women, and children on April 4.  Prime Minister May and Chancellor Merkel expressed support for the action of the United States and agreed with President Trump on the importance of holding Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accountable. President Trump and his counterparts agreed to stay in touch regarding Syria and other international issues of mutual concern. 

Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary

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