German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Berlin on Wednesday with full military honours. The two leaders inspected a guard of honour before holding a joint news conference.
Scholz said he was “delighted” to welcome Sunak to Berlin and that the two countries had a “close and friendly relationship.” He added that he looked forward to working with Sunak on a range of issues, including the war in Ukraine and the global economy.
Sunak said he was “honoured” to be in Berlin and that he looked forward to “deepening the partnership” between the two countries. He said that he and Scholz had discussed a range of issues, including the war in Ukraine, the global economy, and climate change.
The two leaders also discussed the Northern Ireland Protocol, which has been a source of tension between the UK and the EU. Scholz said that he was “confident” that a solution could be found that would work for all sides.
The meeting between Scholz and Sunak is seen as an important step in strengthening the relationship between the two countries. The two leaders are expected to continue to work closely together on a range of issues in the coming months.
